Pecos Bill
Brian Gleeson • 1988 • Spotlight
- Author
- Brian Gleeson
- First published
- 1988
- Publisher
- Spotlight
- Genres
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 9780887080814
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Pecos Bill, published by Spotlight in 1988, serves as a retelling of the American tall tale centered on the legendary cowboy who was raised by coyotes. This particular edition was designed to introduce younger readers to the exaggerated humor and mythic proportions of the frontier folklore tradition, emphasizing the imaginative spirit of the American West.
The illustrations accompanying Brian Gleeson's text were crafted to complement the whimsy of the narrative, utilizing a vibrant aesthetic that aligns with the late 1980s approach to children's picture books. While the text stays true to the traditional beats of the Pecos Bill legend—including his taming of a cyclone—this specific volume is often recognized for its accessible layout and its contribution to the broader pedagogical effort to preserve classic American oral history in printed form.
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