Texian Stomping Grounds

by J. Frank Dobie (Editor), Mody C. Boatright (Editor), Harry H. Ransom (Editor)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574410891
Publisher:	University of North Texas Press
Publication date:	06/01/2000
Series:	Publications of the Texas Folklore Society Series , #17
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)

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.

Table of Contents

	A Man Deserves a Heath
	On the Jefferson Road	1
	"Hoping Out" in East Texas	26
	Pie Suppers in East Texas	33
	Yogi Oil	35
	The Austin Hill Folk	40
	Frijoles	49
	Rancho Buena Vista	59
	Honor the Fiddler!	78
	Toodala	91
	Play Party Games of South Texas	98
	Negro Folk Tales	108
	The Voodoo Man of the Brazos	113
	How the Burro Tricked the Buzzard	115
	Will-o'-the-Wisp of the Esperanza	118
	The Ford Epigram	120
	The Life of Christ in Ten Acts	126
	Pioneer Children's Games	141
	Contributors	152
	Proceedings	154
	Index	159
	Patrons	163