Mossback's Northwest: Paul Bunyan--The Man, the Myth, the Debate
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesPaul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack and folk hero in American and Canadian folklore. His exploits revolve around the tall tales of his superhuman labors, and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox. The giant logger supposedly dug Puget Sound and built Mount Rainier with the dirt. Part of the "Mossback's Northwest" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 6 minutes 38 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Geography, History, Literature
- Subtopic: Fables, Storytelling, U.S. Geography, U.S. History (General)
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Cascade Public Media
- Series: Mossback's Northwest
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