Tall tales from Texas by Mody C. Boatright
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"Tall Tales from Texas" by Mody C. Boatright is a collection of humorous stories written in the early 20th century. The book captures the rich tradition of tall tales that originated in the American frontier, particularly highlighting the characters and exploits associated with Texas cowboy culture. Through its playful narratives, the book provides an entertaining glimpse into the folklore, humor, and adventurous spirit of the Southwest." "The opening of the collection introduces
the concept of the "authentic liar" and the art of storytelling that flourished among the cowboys, setting a light-hearted tone. A vivid example is provided through the character Red, who recounts an exaggerated tale of how a rattlesnake allegedly caused the deaths of several of his friends through a series of comedic events involving snake bites and humorous misadventures. Lanky, a tenderfoot, listens intently as the experienced cowhands share their tales, filled with tall tales, eccentric characters, and exaggerated exploits that blend humor with the rugged charm of cowboy life. The dialogue underscores the camaraderie among the cowhands as they pass the time around the campfire, sharing both information and amusement through their witty stories." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Boatright, Mody C. (Mody Coggin), 1896-1970 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964 |
| Illustrator | Boatright, Elizabeth Keefer, 1897-1989 |
| LoC No. | 34024636 |
| Title | Tall tales from Texas |
| Alternate Title | Tall tales from Texas cow camps |
| Original Publication | United States: The Southwest Press, 1934. |
| Contents | Pizenous windies -- Speed -- Birds and beasts -- Wind and weather -- By the breadth of a hair -- The genesis of Pecos Bill -- Adventures of Pecos Bill -- The exodus of Pecos Bill. |
| Credits | Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Pecos Bill (Fictitious character) -- Legends |
| Subject | Tall tales -- Texas |
| Subject | Cowboys -- Texas -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71089 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71089-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 489 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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