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100 1 _aDobie, J. Frank
_q(James Frank),
_d1888-1964
245 1 0 _aLegends of Texas
250 _aSecond edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aPublications of the Texas Folk-Lore Society, Number III
500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-25
508 _aJeroen 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Texas Folk-Lore Society, 1924
653 _aLegends -- Texas
653 _aTales -- Texas
653 _aTreasure troves -- Texas -- Folklore
653 _aMines and mineral resources -- Texas -- Folklore
830 0 _aPublications of the Texas Folk-Lore Society, Number III
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/legendsoftexas00dobi/page/n5
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70859
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