Legends And Life In Texas
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Legends And Life In Texas
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Author : Kenneth L. Untiedt
language : en
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Release Date : 2017-12-15
Legends And Life In Texas written by Kenneth L. Untiedt and has been published by University of North Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-15 with History categories.
There is sometimes a fine line between history and folklore. This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society features articles that tell stories about real-life characters from the historical past of Texas, as well as offer personal reflections about life from diverse perspectives throughout the last century. These contributors go beyond merely stating facts about dates or locations or names of the events and people that can be found in court documents or genealogical records; several of these authors provide a very intimate connection to the tales they share. These articles are not just about people that we read about as school children, and they do not merely describe how our culture used to be, or how vastly it has changed; rather, they emphasize the ways we keep our culture alive through the retelling of the events and customs and major figures that are important enough to pass on from one generation to the next. The first section covers legendary characters like Davy Crockett, Mody Boatright, Sam Houston, and Cynthia Ann Parker from our state’s past, as well as people who were bigger or bolder than others, yet seem to have been forgotten. Some of those characters came from different countries, while others are connected directly to our Texas Folklore Society family tree. The second section includes works that examine songs of our youth, as well as the customs and social constructs associated with music, whether it’s on a football field or in a prison yard. The works in the final section recall memories of a simpler time, when cars and home appliances lacked modern conveniences we now take for granted, before Facebook and YouTube allowed us to become Internet movie stars, and when it was a treat just to go and “visit” with family and friends.
The Legends Of Texas
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Author : Ann B. Dobie
language : en
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Release Date : 1992-02-29
The Legends Of Texas written by Ann B. Dobie and has been published by Pelican Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-02-29 with Fiction categories.
Texas abounds with legends of buried treasure and lost mines. The Big Bend country, the Red River region, McMullen County, San Jacinto, Nacogdoches, and San Augustine are all treasure troves of tales of fabulous wealth that still lies just beyond man's reach. These legends are as sizable as the state itself, and J. Frank Dobie, perhaps Texas' greatest historian, devoted years of his life to collecting and cataloging them. The stories in this first volume were originally published in 1924 by the Texas Folklore Society, and represent some of the enduring tales that have embellished the history of the state. Pelican Publishing Company is proud to present this wonderful collection in mass-market paperback form as part of our Pelican Pouch series. Included in this volume are "The Legend of San Saba," "Lost Gold of the Llano Country," "Treasure Chest on the Nueces," and "Lost Mine Near Sabinal," to name only a few. Dobie believed that worthwhile literature about this region had to be derived from an understanding of its life, lore, and history. The legends in this work, as well as those in volume II of this series, were regarded by Dobie as "the most influential in opening the eyes of people to the richness of their own traditions." Legends of Texas indirectly led to the founding of the Texas Folklore Society, the nation's second oldest folklore organization. Pelican has had Legends of Texas Vol. I: Lost Mines and Buried Treasure in print since 1975.
Legends Of Texas Lost Mines And Buried Treasure
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Author : Ann Dobie
language : en
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Release Date : 1992
Legends Of Texas Lost Mines And Buried Treasure written by Ann Dobie and has been published by Pelican Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Legends categories.
Gathers legends that relate the life, lore, and history of Texas, including legends of lost mines and buried treasure.
Death Lore
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Author : Kenneth L. Untiedt
language : en
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Release Date : 2008
Death Lore written by Kenneth L. Untiedt and has been published by University of North Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Family & Relationships categories.
Death provides us with some of our very best folklore. Some fear it, some embrace it, and most have pretty firm ideas about what happens when we die. Although some people may not want to talk about dying, it’s the only thing that happens to all of us—and there’s no way to get around it. This publication of the Texas Folklore Society examines the lore of death and whatever happens afterward. The first chapter examines places where people are buried, either permanently or temporarily. Chapter Two features articles about how people die and the rituals associated with funerals and burials. The third chapter explores some of the stranger stories about what happens after we’re gone, and the last chapter offers some philosophical musings about death in general, as well as our connection to those who have gone before.
Texas History For Kids
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Author : Karen Bush Gibson
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2015-02-01
Texas History For Kids written by Karen Bush Gibson and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The larger-than-life story of the Lone Star State Encapsulating the 500-year saga of the one-of-a-kind state of Texas, this interactive book takes readers from the founding of the Spanish Missions and the victory at San Jacinto to the Great Storm that destroyed Galveston and the establishment of NASA's Mission Control in Houston while covering everything in between. Texas History for Kids includes 21 informative and fun activities to help readers better understand the state's culture, politics, and geography. Kids will recreate one of the six national flags that have flown over the state, make castings of local wildlife tracks, design a ranch's branding iron, celebrate Juneteenth by reciting General Order Number 3, build a miniature Battle of Flowers float, and more. This valuable resource also includes a timeline of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and web resources for further study.
Legends Of Texas
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Author : J.Frank Dobie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986-03-01
Legends Of Texas written by J.Frank Dobie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-03-01 with Legends categories.
Legends And Lore Of Texas Wildflowers
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Author : Elizabeth Silverthorne
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2002-05
Legends And Lore Of Texas Wildflowers written by Elizabeth Silverthorne and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05 with Nature categories.
In this volume, Elizabeth Silverthorne has gathered an intriguing array of folklore about forty-four of Texas' most fascinating wildflowers, such as water lily, Queen Anne's Lace, honeysuckle, dogwood, and morning glory.
The Legends Of Texas
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Author : J. Frank Dobie
language : en
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Release Date : 1995-08-01
The Legends Of Texas written by J. Frank Dobie and has been published by Pelican Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-08-01 with Fiction categories.
There's treasure buried beneath Texas soil or stowed in caves covered over by stones. It might be the mother lode that's waiting to be uncovered or some Spanish pirate's chest of jewels and doubloons. Nearby a ghostly figure walks the dunes, or is it just an illusion brought on by the approaching dust storm? In this new mass market edition, J. Frank Dobie has collected accounts of some of the best known tales of booty hidden in Texas hill and dale as well as some eerie stories and the origins of Texas flowers, names, and streams. You will learn about "The Enchanted Rock in Llano County," "Lafitte's Treasure Vault," and "The Holy Spring of Father Margil at Nacogdoches." These lively stories reveal the love for adventure, independence, and mystery that has made Texas the state it is. And just as Dobie hoped, with these tales readers from all over can see the "richness of their own traditions." Dobie believed that worthwhile literature about this region had to be derived from an understanding of its life, lore, and history. Legends of Texas indirectly led to the founding of the Texas Folklore Society, the nation's second oldest folklore organization.
Legends Of Texas Rivers And Sagas Of The Lone Star State
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Author : Fannie May Barbee Hughs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06
Legends Of Texas Rivers And Sagas Of The Lone Star State written by Fannie May Barbee Hughs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Weird Texas
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Author : Wesley Treat
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Release Date : 2009-05
Weird Texas written by Wesley Treat and has been published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05 with History categories.
"If your taste extends to the odd side of traveling, [this is your ticket]."--"Booklist."