TLS, [1955] : Austin, Texas, to an unknown "Young Reader."

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TLS, [1955] : Austin, Texas, to an unknown "Young Reader."

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The folklorist writes about his book, "Up the Trail from Texas." "Television, picture shows, and Western fiction have betrayed the cow people by overemphasizing violence. I have tried to bring out the sincerity, decency, and loyalty that went with their work."

1 p. ; 21.5 x 14 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964

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