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Author : Texas Folklore Society
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 1574410555
A representative anthology of Texas folklore from the first half of the twentieth century, including legends, ghost stories, songs, proverbs, and other writings.
Author : Kenneth L. Untiedt
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9781574412772
The Texas Folklore Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in the state. Its secret for longevity lies in those things that make it unique, such as its annual meeting that seems more like a social event or family reunion than a formal academic gathering. This book examines the Society's members and their substantial contributions to the field of folklore over the last century. Some articles focus on the research that was done in the past, while others offer studies that continue today. This book does more than present a history of the Texas Folklore Society: it explains why the TFS has lasted so long, and why it will continue.
Author : Francis Edward Abernethy
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 1574411225
This is a society that you join because you want to. The purpose of the society is to collect and make known to he public sons and ballads, superstitions, games, plays, and proverbs.
Author : S. E. Schlosser
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781493032488
Suitably, hauntings and paranormal happenings in the Lone Star state are larger than life. Included in this must-read collection are tales of the ghost lights of Marfa, the werewolf of Elroy, and the Devil's brand in the eternal roundup of El Paso. Your hair will stand on end as you read about the mysteries and lore in Spooky Texas.
Author : Edward M. Walters
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1589791991
A crash course in locating information about the Lone Star State. Each chapter begins with an engaging, little known, even quirky story and then shows the reader how to follow the printed and electronic trail to uncover more detail.
Author : David G. McComb
Publisher : Univ of TX + ORM
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780292793224
Revised and updated, this popular history by an award-winning author brings the story of Texas into the twenty-first century. Since its publication in 1989, Texas, A Modern History has established itself as one of the most readable and reliable general histories of Texas. David McComb paints the panorama of Lone Star history from the earliest Indians to the present day with a vigorous brush that uses fact, anecdote, and humor to present a concise narrative. The book is designed to offer an adult reader the savor of Texan culture, an exploration of the ethos of its people, and a sense of the rhythm of its development. Spanish settlement, the Battle of the Alamo, the Civil War, cattle trails, oil discovery, the growth of cities, changes in politics, the Great Depression, World War II, recreation, economic expansion, and recession are each a part of the picture. Photographs and fascinating sidebars punctuate the text. In this revised edition, McComb not only incorporates recent scholarship but also tracks the post–World War II rise of the Republican Party in Texas and the evolution of the state from rural to urban, with 88 percent of the people now living in cities. At the same time, he demonstrates that, despite many changes that have made Texas similar to the rest of the United States, much of its unique past remains. “Contrary to popular belief, there is more to Texas history than the Alamo and oil gushers. This book takes us from the early Indians of the area through to modern times when people began to realize the exploitation of natural resources and pollution were ruining the state’s natural beauty. The author offers many stories and an ample helping of anecdotes and folklore to paint an accurate portrait of the state and the people who have made it great.” —American West
Author : Via Hedera
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789045703
Witchcraft and magic in America is an inherently multicultural experience and the folklore of our ancestors from every country converges here at a crossroads. It’s a complicated history; one of uncertainty and fear, displacement and enslavement, merging and migration. Our ancestors may not have agreed on how they saw the world or the magic that inhabits the world, but they shared a very real fear of Witches. Hags, Devils, charms and spells; witchery is rooted in our deepest superstitions and folklore. The traditions of people and their cultures stretch and intersect across the country and this is where the unique traditions of American witchcraft and magic are born. As practitioners seek to revive and reconstruct the paths of our ancestors, we’ve begun to trace the interconnected roots of witchcraft folklore as it emerged in the Americas, from the blending of people and their faiths. For multiracial practitioners, this is part of our identity as Americans and as witches of this country. Folkloric American Witchcraft and the Multicultural Experience is an exploration of the folklore, magic and witchcraft that was forged in the New World.
Author : Steve Gronert Ellerhoff
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781789142617
Though moles are rarely seen, they live in close proximity to humans around the world. Gardeners and farmers go to great lengths to remove molehills from their fields and gardens; mole-catching has been a profession for the past two millennia. Moles are also close to our imagination, appearing in myths, fairy tales, and comic books as either wealthy, undesirable grooms or seekers of enlightenment. In Mole, Steve Gronert Ellerhoff examines moles in nature as well as their representation throughout history and across cultures. Balancing evolution and ecology with photographs and artworks, Ellerhoff provides a veritable mountain of new insight into this exceedingly private mammal.
Author : Dan K. Utley,Stanley O. Graves
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623496425
As they tee up, make their approach shots, or line up their putts, few Texan golfers likely realize that the familiar landscapes of tee boxes, fairways, and greens can obscure stories from the past that played out on those same grounds. Such little-known links to the past include prehistoric campsites, a Spanish presidio, and a prairie where the Rough Riders trained, as well as courses constructed by New Deal agencies in the Great Depression or military personnel in times of war. Links to the Past: The Hidden History on Texas Golf Courses takes readers on a tour of eighteen Texas golf courses with surprising connections to history. On the “front nine,” points of interest include encounters with dinosaur fossils near Austin, a Comanche raid on a Spanish frontier presidio near Menard, and a battle between Anglo buffalo hunters and Native Americans near Lubbock. The “back nine” explores reminders of the East Texas lumber industry near Diboll, a training ground for the Rough Riders outside downtown San Antonio, and a race riot near Houston in 1917, to name a few. In addition, Dan K. Utley with Stanley O' Graves provide full histories of the courses themselves, detailing their design and evolution and explaining how they came to be constructed at these historically significant sites. Fun, compelling, and enlightening, this book is a reminder that history has occurred all around us, not just in historic districts, state parks, or even where official state markers might be found. Featuring “scorecards” for each course that include location, historical facts, and a “signature hole of history,” as well as historical and contemporary photographs and informative sidebars, Links to the Past is sure to entertain. Golfers, history buffs, and heritage tourists will want to toss this handy and engaging book in the front seat of the car—or zip it into the side pocket of their golf bags.
Author : Sandra Kynes
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738749310
Connect to the Great Goddess through the Magic of Birds Birds have been symbolic of the Great Goddess for millennia, representing her power and connection to the mysteries of life, death, and spirit. Bird Magic teaches you how to commune with the Goddess, incorporating her into your magical life through exercises, crafts, meditations, and more. Working with bird magic helps awaken your intuition, tap into subtle energies around you, and strengthen your bond with the natural world. Providing an encyclopedic listing of more than sixty bird species—highlighting each one's history, folklore, location, appearance, and magical wisdom—Bird Magic shows how they can enhance your spiritual and personal life. With in-depth information, helpful illustrations, and hands-on guidance, this book will be your go-to reference for years to come.
Author : American Folklore Society. Annual Meeting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Folklore
ISBN : IND:30000092447469
Author : Mody Coggin Boatright,Allen Maxwell,Wilson Mathis Hudson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:21000105
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Folklore
ISBN : IND:30000085226201
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Australia
ISBN : IND:30000107480513
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Latin America
ISBN : MINN:31951P00817315T