This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society has been the standard work on the subject. Included are fascinating folk narratives of buried treasure and lost mines; legends of the supernatural; legends of lovers; pirates and pirate treasure in legend; legendary origins of Texas flowers, names, and streams. Over one hundred legends are included as they were recorded by more than twenty-five folklore collectors from every part of Texas.

Author: J. Frank Dobie
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Published: 04/01/2000
Series: Publications of the Texas Folklore Society (Paperback) #03
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.03h x 6.05w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9781574410938

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.