His works often focus on regional folklore and regional fables, most often those of the local Gorals.

Traditionalists will not reconstruct, but base their rituals on intimate knowledge of regional folklore.

Raised in Albany, New York, he became a published author at age 12, with Travelers' Tales, a collection of regional folklore.

He began issuing collections of regional folklore as books during the 1980s based on his own fieldwork and archival material.

His works focus mostly on regional folklore, culture and fables.

Kyjov is a centre of regional folklore.

The nearby Musée de Normandie makes a handsome introduction to regional folklore.

The new owner, Shoemaker, wrote a weekly column in which he covered regional folklore and history and called for conservation and neighborhood beautification efforts.

The lighthouse has influenced regional folklore and remains an important community landmark although it is currently neglected and threatened.

Later works provided information on Uruguayan regional folklore and customs.