Mody C. Boatright, J. Frank Dobie
Description
This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society contains African-American baptizings; adventures of a ballad hunter; Carrie-Dykes, a midwife; Big Sam a
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nd De Golden Chariot; tale of the two companions; Mexican Münchausen; some odd Mexican customs; legend of the tengo frío bird; leaves of mesquite grass; dancing makes fun; dancing makes rain; Indian sign on the Spaniard's cattle; ear marks; white Comanches; panther yarns; more about "Hell in Texas"; oil patch talk; Old Newt, the practical joker; moron jokes; the musical snake; the song of the little Llano; the threshing crew; and the low down on Jim Bowie.
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Genres
Politics & Social Issues
Tags
Social Science
Folklore & Mythology
Reading Moods
Adventurous & Action-Packed
Playful & Lighthearted
Contributors
No contributors specified
Publishing Info
Publisher
University of North Texas Press
Month-Year
Apr, 2000
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9781574410990
ISBN-10: 1574410997
Language
English
No. of Pages
224
Format
Paperback
Awards & Recognition
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