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Interesting Legends of Paul Bunyan as American Folk Lore
The article recounts Paul Bunyan as a mighty lumberjack myth, noting lakes formed by his feats, ox Babe, and giant camps. It cites Charles E. Brown praising Bunyan tales and highlights humpbacked, tall tales from Michigan, Wisconsin, and northern lumber camps. The piece frames Bunyan lore as a key part of American frontier folklore.
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