In the Shadow of History - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 087074173X ISBN 13 : 9780870741739

Editeur : Southern Methodist University Press,U.S., 2006

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Southern Methodist University Press,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 087074173X
• ISBN 13: 9780870741739
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 186
• Éditeur: Dobie J. Frank, Boatright Mody C., Ransom Harry H.
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• Personne responsable: non disponible