Author: Various. Collected by James Mackintosh Qwilleran, and Introduced by Lilian Jackson Braun. Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, USA, 2002, 1st Edition. Printed in USA. Almost New Condition HARDCOVER BOOK, Almost New Condition Dust Jacket. Clean inside, tight spine. Size: 8.25 x 5.25 inch, 145 pages.
SHORT & TALL TALES, MOOSE COUNTRY LEGENDS, is a fictional folklore collection that brings to life the eccentric history and local myths of Moose County, the setting of Lilian Jackson Braun’s popular The Cat Who... mystery series.
Purported to be compiled and edited by the series' protagonist, billionaire journalist James Mackintosh Qwilleran, the book contains 27 short stories that reflect the quirky heritage of the isolated region "400 miles north of everywhere." The tales dive into the colorful history of the fictional county, blending the area's rich mining and lumberjack past with supernatural occurrences, local gossip, and the enduring myths of the North Woods.
The stories themselves are written in the tradition of classic American tall tales, filled with larger-than-life characters, unexplained phenomena, and dry, small-town humor. Readers are introduced to the legendary exploits of early pioneers, ghostly encounters in abandoned copper mines, and the origins of peculiar local traditions that Qwilleran frequently references in his newspaper columns. Serving as a delightful piece of world-building, this companion volume allows fans of the mystery series to immerse themselves deeper into the atmosphere and lore of Pickax City and its surrounding wilderness, capturing the cozy, nostalgic charm that defines Braun's writing.
ISBN: 9780399149562
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