Known as the "Storyteller of the Southwest," J. Frank Dobie dedicated himself to recording and publicizing the disappearing folklore of Texas and the wider region. His influential course on Southwestern literature at the University of Texas and his long tenure with the Texas Folklore Society allowed him to bring the area's rich heritage to life. Dobie was a progressive activist who championed liberated minds and advocated for equality, leading to his departure from the university. Through his numerous books and articles, he informed generations about Texas's unique cultural legacy, emphasizing the supreme good of liberated minds.
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Exploring the vibrant culture and literature of the American Southwest, this work offers a blend of guidebook and literary analysis. J. Frank Dobie delves into the region's unique identity, traditions, and folklore, celebrating its rugged landscapes and diverse communities. His meticulous research and engaging prose provide valuable insights into the cultural significance and literary contributions of the Southwest. This essential resource appeals to scholars and enthusiasts, inviting readers on a captivating journey through the heart and soul of the region.
A heartwarming array of twenty-eight stories filled with vivid characters, exciting historical episodes, and traditional themes.
The Ben Lilly Legend brings back to life a great American hunter—the greatest bear hunter in history after Davy Crockett, by his own account and also by the record. J. Frank Dobie met Lilly and was so struck by this extraordinary man that he collected everything he could find about him. Lilly was born in Alabama in 1856, followed the bear and the panther westward through Mississippi and Louisiana to Texas, leaving a trail of stories about his prowess as a hunter and his goodness as a man. He was at one time "chief huntsman" to Teddy Roosevelt, hunted in Texas and Mexico, and came to be known as the master sign reader of the Rockies. Here are all the stories Ben Lilly told and a great many more Frank Dobie heard about him, put together in a fresh and fascinating contribution to American folklore.
The Texas Longhorn made more history than any other breed of cattle the world has known. These wiry, intractable beasts were themselves pioneers in a harsh land, moving elementally with drouth, grass, Arctic blizzards, and burning winds. This title tells of the Spanish conquistadors, who brought their cattle with them.