Along with other amazing feats, Angelica Longrider, also known as Swamp Angel, wrestles a huge bear, known as Thundering Tarnation, to save the winter supplies of the settlers in Tennessee.
Relates some of the legends of Pecos Bill, a cowboy who was raised by wild animals, once roped a whole herd of cattle at once, and invented Texas chili.
Retells the legend of John Henry, an unnaturally strong baby who grows into a man who challenges a steam engine to a hammering contest and gives his life to save the jobs of his friends.
Recounts the exploits of Paul Bunyan's "little" sister, Paula, who lived in the North Woods, sang three-part harmony with the wolves, and used an angry bear for a foot warmer.
The barn-tall old plainswoman Susannah DeClare braves deep snow and icy weather to fulfill her promise to deliver a load of handmade shoes to Chagrin Falls, Ohio, by Christmas.
A collection of five short tales about such legendary American heroes as John Henry, Old Stormalong, Slue-Foot Sue, Pecos Bill, Strap Buckner, and Paul Bunyan.