Straight Texas (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society, 13) - Softcover

 
9781574410976: Straight Texas (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society, 13)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1574410970 ISBN 13: 9781574410976
Publisher: University of North Texas Press, 2000

Synopsis

A Publication of the Texas Folklore Society. The topics include Texas place names, Roy Bean, anecdotes from Brazos River bottoms, Mexican ghosts from El Paso, comedy in folk superstitions, witching for water with the Bible, pioneer folk ways, old sayings from Texas, Irish fairies in Texas, Alabama Indian music, and tales from the Alabamas.

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About the Author

J. Frank Dobie (1888–1964) was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas. In 1922, he became secretary of the Texas Folklore Society and held the post for 21 years.

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Publisher
University of North Texas Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1574410970
ISBN 13 
9781574410976
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
360
Editor
Dobie J. Frank

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