Rainbow in the Morning - Brossura

Dobie, J. Frank

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1574410954 ISBN 13: 9781574410952

Casa editrice: Univ of North Texas Pr, 2000

Riassunto

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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Informazioni sull'autore

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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Univ of North Texas Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1574410954
• ISBN 13: 9781574410952
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile