Texian Stomping Grounds (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society (Paperback)): 17 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 157441089X ISBN 13: 9781574410891

Publisher: University of North Texas Press,U.S., 2000

Synopsis

A Publication of the Texas Folklore Society, which examines how Texans of many races have shaped their lives and shaped the state.

About this title

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.



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.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of North Texas Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157441089X
• ISBN 13: 9781574410891
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172
• Editor: J. Frank Dobie, Mody C. Boatright, Harry H. Ransom