An American Original: the Life of J. Frank Dobie
Hardcover
1978 · Boston, Toronto
by Tinkle, Lon
Boston, Toronto: Little, Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0316848875 . A Second Printing that is Fine and housed in a like dust-jacket ; nieThe life of J. Frank Dobie is a fascinating tale of a man who was a pioneer in the field of Texas folklore and literature. Born in 1876 in a small town in Texas, Dobie quickly developed a talent for storytelling and began to write about the people and cultures of Texas. Dobie's books have been praised for their authenticity and humor, and he is considered one of the most significant Texas writers of the 20th century.; 8vo; 264 pages . (Inventory #: 58756)