In the Shadow of History J. Frank Dobie

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In the Shadow of History by J. Frank Dobie

A Publication of the Texas Folklore Society. Dobie examines Rose and His Story of the Alamo. Other pieces on the Alamo include How Jim Bowie Died and Inventing Stories about the Alamo. Anecdotes as Side Lights to Texas History explores stories of the founders of Texas. Among other pieces included are: There's a Geography of Humorous Anecdotes, Folk Characters of the Sheep Industry, The Ghost Sheep Dog, Tortilla Making, Navajo Sketches and many more.

About J. Frank Dobie

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.

Mody C. Boatright (1896-1970) served as Secretary-Editor of the Texas Folklore Society for twenty years. He obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Teas, where he taught for four decades. His contributions to folklore study and the Texas Folklore Society are innumerable.

Harry H. Ransom (1908-1976), University of Texas English Professor, was appointed associate editor of TFS in 1938. He later became president of UT and then chancellor.

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CIN087074173XG

ISBN 13

9780870741739

ISBN 10

087074173X

Title

In the Shadow of History by J. Frank Dobie

Author

J. Frank Dobie

Condition

Used - Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Southern Methodist University Press,U.S.

Year published

2006-06-15

Number of pages

186

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