Rainbow In The Morning (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society (Paperback)): 05 - Softcover

 
9781574410952: Rainbow In The Morning (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society (Paperback)): 05
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1574410954 ISBN 13: 9781574410952
Publisher: University of North Texas Press,U.S., 2000

Synopsis

This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society contains a Texas version of "The Frog's Courting"; a Texas border ballad; folklore of reptiles of the South and Southwest; sayings of old time Texans; episodes at ranch community dances; pioneer Christmas customs of Tarrant County; superstitions of Bexar County; buffalo lore and boudin blanc; old time plantation melodies; the African-American as interpreter of his own folk songs; and South Texas African-American work songs. Appended is the first item published by the Society, a pamphlet by Will H. Thomas on African-American folksongs, which appeared in 1912.

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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.

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Publisher
University of North Texas Press,U.S.
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1574410954
ISBN 13 
9781574410952
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
208
Editor
Dobie J. Frank

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