Rainbow in the Morning

This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society contains a Texas version of "The Frog's Courting"; a Texas border ballad; folklore of reptiles of the South and Southwest; sayings of old time Texans; episodes at ranch community dances; pioneer Christmas customs of Tarrant County; superstitions of Bexar County; buffalo lore and boudin blanc; old time plantation melodies; the African-American as interpreter of his own folk songs; and South Texas African-American work songs. Appended is the first item published by the Society, a pamphlet by Will H. Thomas on African-American folksongs, which appeared in 1912.

About the author

J. Frank Dobie (1888-1964) was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas. In 1922, he became secretary of the Texas Folklore Society and held the post for 21 years.

Product details

• Assisted by: J. Frank Dobie (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of North Texas Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2000
• EAN: 9781574410952
• ISBN: 978-1-57441-095-2
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 346 g
• Series: Publications of the Texas Folk; Publications of the Texas Folk
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)