02789cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000500012624500260017624600360020226400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450501840045550801720063952012960081153400680210765300490217565300240222465300330224870000470228170000440232885600430237271089UtSlPG20260610134638.0mcr n260607r20231934utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a34024636  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aBoatright, Mody C.q(Mody Coggin),d1896-197010aTall tales from Texas1 aTall tales from Texas cow camps 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-07-020 aPizenous windies -- Speed -- Birds and beasts -- Wind and weather -- By the breadth of a hair -- The genesis of Pecos Bill -- Adventures of Pecos Bill -- The exodus of Pecos Bill.  aCarol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Tall Tales from Texas" by Mody C. Boatright is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book captures the rich tradition of tall tales that originated in the American frontier, particularly highlighting the characters and exploits associated with Texas cowboy culture. Through its playful narratives, the book provides an entertaining glimpse into the folklore, humor, and adventurous spirit of the Southwest."  "The opening of the collection introduces the concept of the "authentic liar" and the art of storytelling that flourished among the cowboys, setting a light-hearted tone. A vivid example is provided through the character Red, who recounts an exaggerated tale of how a rattlesnake allegedly caused the deaths of several of his friends through a series of comedic events involving snake bites and humorous misadventures. Lanky, a tenderfoot, listens intently as the experienced cowhands share their tales, filled with tall tales, eccentric characters, and exaggerated exploits that blend humor with the rugged charm of cowboy life. The dialogue underscores the camaraderie among the cowhands as they pass the time around the campfire, sharing both information and amusement through their witty stories." (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: The Southwest Press, 1934  aPecos Bill (Fictitious character) -- Legends  aTall tales -- Texas  aCowboys -- Texas -- Folklore1 aDobie, J. Frankq(James Frank),d1888-19641 aBoatright, Elizabeth Keefer,d1897-198940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71089