Born into wealth and raised in New York City, Henry Shoemaker (1880-1958) spent his summers at the family estate in McElhattan, PA, and there fell in love with the state’s mountains and people. During a long and varied career, Shoemaker wrote hundreds of articles and books on the disappearing Pennsylvania wilderness and its people and culture. A founder of the Pennsylvania Folklore Society, he also served as the Commonwealth’s first state folklorist from 1946 to 1958.
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Henry Wharton Shoemaker: Scoundrel of the Susquehanna$19.95Author and historian Guy Graybill presents the ...Author and historian Guy Graybill presents the mind-boggling analysis of the various falsehoods of folklorist, naturalist, and collector, Henry Wharton Shoemaker. Henry Wharton Shoemaker was born i... -
Henry Shoemaker
In the Seven Mountains$19.95Henry Shoemaker compiled these folk tales set i...Henry Shoemaker compiled these folk tales set in the Seven Mountains of central Pennsylvania. Shoemaker's stories recall the decline of big game in the region and the exit of the native peoples as ... -
Henry Shoemaker
Susquehanna Legends$19.95Henry Shoemaker compiled these legendary tales ...Henry Shoemaker compiled these legendary tales set in the Endless Mountains of western and central Pennsylvania. Shoemaker's tales recall the transition of the landscape from forest to industrial l... -
Henry Shoemaker
Black Forest Souvenirs$19.95Henry Shoemaker compiled these folk tales set i...Henry Shoemaker compiled these folk tales set in the Black Forest of north-central Pennsylvania. Shoemaker's stories recall the decline of big game in the region and the exit of the native peoples ... -
Henry Shoemaker
Tales of the Bald Eagle Mountains$19.95Henry Shoemaker compiled these folk tales set i...Henry Shoemaker compiled these folk tales set in the Bald Eagle Mountains of central Pennsylvania. Shoemaker's stories recall the decline of big game in the region and the exit of the native people... -
Henry Shoemaker
The Indian Steps$19.95and Other Pennsylvania Mountain Stories — Henr...and Other Pennsylvania Mountain Stories — Henry Shoemaker compiled these legendary tales set in the hills and valleys of central Pennsylvania. Shoemaker's tales recall the transition of the landsc... -
Henry Shoemaker
Penn's Cave$9.99Pennsylvania's Grandest Cavern and Beautiful La...Pennsylvania's Grandest Cavern and Beautiful Lake Karoondinha Henry Wharton Shoemaker's legendary guide to Penn’s Cave in Centre County, Pennsylvania, includes many myths and legends sure to provid... -
Henry Shoemaker
South Mountain Sketches$19.95Henry Shoemaker compiled these legendary tales ...Henry Shoemaker compiled these legendary tales set mostly in the southern counties of Pennsylvania, such as Cumberland, Adams, York, Perry, Dauphin, and Berks. Shoemaker’s tales recall the transit... -
Henry Shoemaker
Juniata MemoriesNo reviews$19.95Henry Shoemaker compiled these legendary tales ...Henry Shoemaker compiled these legendary tales set in the Juniata Valley of central Pennsylvania. Shoemaker's tales recall the transition of the landscape from forest to industrial logging and the ...