Description: PURO MEXICANO by J. Frank Dobie 1935 HC 1st Edition ☆ Texas Folklore Society XII First Edition Hardcover, 261 pages. Measures 6.25" x 9". As part of a large collection of Mexican lore accumulated over many years through contributions from people all over the Southwest and through editor J. Frank Dobie's time in northern Mexico. Puro Mexicano tales are realistic accounts of Mexican customs and sayings. There are also illustrated corridos, or ballads with music sheets. Other tall tales included in connection are on mighty folk-heroes, Juan Oso and Catorce. Dobie was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist who became secretary of the Texas Folklore Society in 1922 and held the post for 21 years. Cover is red brick cloth featuring an illustration of a brown paisano, or roadrunner. This is society publication number XII. Cover is clean and and textblock is tight. Overall, in very good condition. Previous owner's name is written at the upper left corner of the front pastedown. Corners bumped. Austin: Texas Folk-Lore Society, 1935.
Price: 44.95 USD
Location: Austin, Texas
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Austin, Texas
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: J. Frank Dobie
Publisher: Texas Folk-Lore Society
Topic: Chicano Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Mexicana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1935
