J. Frank Dobie
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The cream of a large collection of Mexican lore has been accumulated over many years, partly through contributions by lovers of the <i>gente</i> all o
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ver the Southwest and partly through editor J. Frank Dobie's ramblings in northern Mexico. Tales make up the largest category; however, more realistic are the accounts of Mexican customs and sayings. Another type of popular expression is the <i>corrido</i>, or ballad, and the tall tale is well represented, too, especially in connection with two mighty folk-heroes, Juan Oso and Catorce.
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