Buy this book on-line J. Frank Dobie : I'll Tell You a TaleLittle, Brown & Company, Boston, 1960
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. BA3 - A first edition (stated) hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by J. Frank Dobie to previous owner on the front free endpaper in good condition that is lightly cocked and bowed, some bumped corners and dents, some chipping and tears on the cover edges, patch stain on the front, scattered light foxing and stains on the page edges and cover, scattered light foxing on some inside pages, lightly moisture soiled, large dog-eared on some pages, crease/wrinkling on the left side of page 94, light discoloration and shelf wear with no dust jacket. Selected and Arranged by the author and Isabel Gaddis, Illustrations by Ben Carlton Mead. 8.5"x6", 362 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. (James) Frank Dobie was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for his many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas during the days of the open range. He was known in his lifetime for his outspoken liberal views against Texas state politics, and he carried out a long, personal war against what he saw as braggart Texans, religious prejudice, restraints on individual liberty, and the mechanized world's assault on the human spirit. He was instrumental in saving the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle from extinction.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of J. Frank Dobie : I'll Tell You a Tale. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, livres anciens, incunabula, first editions and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |