J. Frank Dobie, bekend als de "Verteller van het Zuidwesten", wijdde zich aan het vastleggen en publiekelijk bekendmaken van de verdwijnende folklore van Texas en de bredere regio. Zijn invloedrijke cursus over de literatuur van het Zuidwesten aan de Universiteit van Texas en zijn lange ambtstermijn bij de Texas Folklore Society stelden hem in staat om het rijke erfgoed van het gebied tot leven te brengen. Dobie was een progressieve activist die vrije geesten verdedigde en opkwam voor gelijkheid, wat leidde tot zijn vertrek bij de universiteit. Door zijn talrijke boeken en artikelen informeerde hij generaties over het unieke culturele erfgoed van Texas, waarbij hij het hoogste goed van vrije geesten benadrukte.
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.
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.
A heartwarming array of twenty-eight stories filled with vivid characters, exciting historical episodes, and traditional themes.
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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.