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More Tales of the Big Bend by Elton Miles (1988 Softcover)
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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- ISBN
- 9780890963715
- Book Title
- More Tales of Big Bend
- Book Series
- Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University Ser.
- Publisher
- Texas A&M University Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2000
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Fiction
- Topic
- Short Stories (Single Author), Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Folklore & Mythology
- Item Weight
- 14.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Texas A&M University Press
ISBN-10
0890963711
ISBN-13
9780890963715
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2241280
Product Key Features
Book Title
More Tales of Big Bend
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
Short Stories (Single Author), Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Folklore & Mythology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Fiction
Book Series
Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
14.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
87-007083
Dewey Edition
19
Reviews
"Here among other things are legends of demons and magic; a collection of corridos (Mexican folk ballads) of the Big Bend; tales of treasure like the Terlingua Bootlegger''s Hoard; a mini-history of the mining community of Shafter; and a profile of Maggie Smith, longtime border storekeeper, dealer in candelilla wax and folk healer. "A book that can be read from front to back or simply dipped into, More Tales of the Big Bend should delight devotees of the Big Bend area as much as its predecessor."--Mary M. Fisher, "Here among other things are legends of demons and magic; a collection of corridos (Mexican folk ballads) of the Big Bend; tales of treasure like the Terlingua Bootlegger''s Hoard; a mini-history of the mining community of Shafter; and a profile of Maggie Smith, longtime border storekeeper, dealer in candelilla wax and folk healer. "A book that can be read from front to back or simply dipped into,More Tales of the Big Bendshould delight devotees of the Big Bend area as much as its predecessor."--Mary M. Fisher, "Here among other things are legends of demons and magic; a collection of corridos (Mexican folk ballads) of the Big Bend; tales of treasure like the Terlingua Bootlegger's Hoard; a mini-history of the mining community of Shafter; and a profile of Maggie Smith, longtime border storekeeper, dealer in candelilla wax and folk healer. "A book that can be read from front to back or simply dipped into, More Tales of the Big Bend should delight devotees of the Big Bend area as much as its predecessor."--Mary M. Fisher
Series Volume Number
24
Dewey Decimal
398.2/09764/932
Synopsis
Hidden treasures dot the Big Bend country of far west Texas. From the Guadalupes to the Chinatis and the Chisos, lost mines and abandoned hoards lie like magnets, pulling at the treasure hunter's heart. Or so the stories go. But perhaps the stories are themselves the hidden treasures., Hidden treasures dot the Big Bend country of far west Texas. From the Guadalupes to the Chinatis and the Chisos, lost mines and abandoned hoards lie like magnets, pulling at the treasure hunter's heart. Or so the stories go. But perhaps the stories are themselves the hidden treasures. The Big Bend has always attracted an unusual sort of settler, and the settlers have spawned an unusual wealth of lore. Their tales live in the oral tradition of the place, adding to its color, mystery, and appeal. There is horse trader Zack Miller, who has to unload two thousand horses bought from the Mexican army of Victoriano Huerta. There is generous Maggie Smith, who trades in candelilla wax (obtained legally or otherwise), raises "stray" children who need a home, and cares for every honest passerby. Evans Means appears, weathering the border troubles the Mexican Revolution spawned by putting "a smile on his face, a pistol on his hip, two languages on his tongue, and drinking] coffee with anybody on the border." For more than thirty years Elton Miles collected the lively stories and legends that spring from the unique Big Bend lifestyle. A companion to his successful Tales of the Big Bend, this collection will fascinate visitors to the region and will make a lasting contribution to the annals of Texas folklore., Hidden treasures dot the Big Bend country of far west Texas. From the Guadalupes to the Chinatis and the Chisos, lost mines and abandoned hoards lie like magnets, pulling at the treasure hunter's heart. Or so the stories go. But perhaps the stories are themselves the hidden treasures. The Big Bend has always attracted an unusual sort of settler, and the settlers have spawned an unusual wealth of lore. Their tales live in the oral tradition of the place, adding to its color, mystery, and appeal. There is horse trader Zack Miller, who has to unload two thousand horses bought from the Mexican army of Victoriano Huerta. There is generous Maggie Smith, who trades in candelilla wax (obtained legally or otherwise), raises "stray" children who need a home, and cares for every honest passerby. Evans Means appears, weathering the border troubles the Mexican Revolution spawned by putting "a smile on his face, a pistol on his hip, two languages on his tongue, and [drinking] coffee with anybody on the border." For more than thirty years Elton Miles collected the lively stories and legends that spring from the unique Big Bend lifestyle. A companion to his successful Tales of the Big Bend, this collection will fascinate visitors to the region and will make a lasting contribution to the annals of Texas folklore.
LC Classification Number
GR110.T5M53 1988
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