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Maria Leach
AuthorBooks · Second hand1892-1977
Maria Leach was an American writer and editor of books on folklores of the world. A noted scholar, she compiled and edited a major reference work on folklore and was the author or editor of thirteen books for adults, young people, and children.
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About Maria Leach
Birth
1892
Death
1977
Maria Leach was an American writer and editor of books on folklores of the world. A noted scholar, she compiled and edited a major reference work on folklore and was the author or editor of thirteen books for adults, young people, and children.
Maria Leach was born in Manhattan and dedicated her life to preserving folklore and mythology.
She was a prolific author and editor who published a total of 47 works throughout her career.
Her most recognized book, The Thing at the Foot of the Bed, is a benchmark in ghost story literature.
She specialized in creating children's literature, bringing traditional legends to younger readers.
Her legacy endures as a key figure in the study and dissemination of folktales.
