02633cam a22003853u 4500 70859 UtSlPG 20260610134634.0 m cr n 260607r20231924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964 Legends of Texas Second edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Publications of the Texas Folk-Lore Society, Number III Release date is 2023-05-25 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Legends of Texas" by J. Frank Dobie is a collection of folklore and treasure legends published in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of Texan history by documenting various legends associated with treasure, supernatural occurrences, and tales of love that offer readers insights into the culture and experiences of those who have inhabited the region. At the start of the collection, the editor shares insights into his efforts to compile the Texas legends and discusses the significance of these narratives in understanding the state's cultural heritage. He acknowledges contributions from various individuals around Texas and mentions that the book includes a variety of tales related to buried treasures, lost mines, supernatural legends, and lovers' lore, with special attention given to the legendary San Saba Mines and various treasure stories rooted in the Mexican and Spanish history of the area. These legends not only serve to entertain but reflect the hopes, dreams, and imaginations of those who tell them, painting a vivid picture of Texas’s folklore traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Texas Folk-Lore Society, 1924 Legends -- Texas Tales -- Texas Treasure troves -- Texas -- Folklore Mines and mineral resources -- Texas -- Folklore Publications of the Texas Folk-Lore Society, Number III https://archive.org/details/legendsoftexas00dobi/page/n5 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70859 111585 111585