Storytelling is both an art form and a means of passing on significant elements of a culture--the history, the traditions, the humor, the pathos. It is a way of entertaining and being entertained. With this compilation of Texas--and Texanized--favorite myths and legends, award-winning tale teller Donna Ingham applies her own unmistakable voice to traverse her home state through such stories as: >"The Coming of the Bluebonnet"--an oft-collected Commanche myth about love and sacrifice and the origin of the Texas state flower>"The Story Behind the Story"--about two early cattlemen and the basis...
Storytelling is both an art form and a means of passing on significant elements of a culture--the history, the traditions, the humor, the pathos. It i...
Texas Myths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries inTexas s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested inTexas history. The more than a dozen stories answer questions such as: Is the "Navidad Wildman" aka Bigfoot alive and well in Texas? Was the creature in one Texas woman's freezer the legendary blood-sucking beast known as the chupacabra? Just what are the mysterious Marfa Lights? Manifestations of otherworldly beings? Can they be explained...
Texas Myths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries inTexas s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto...
Texas history buffs and travelers have an eerie need for this book, which offers an unusual twist to seeing the -sights- in the Lone Star state. Organized by region--Gulf Coast, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, Central Texas, North Texas, and West Texas--this book is the complete guide for both hardcore ghost hunters and more earthly tourists seeking to add some spirited fun to their travels. Complete practical information on non-haunted accommodations, attractions, and restaurants are also included, making this the only guide your Texan spirit will need. Scott Williams, who lives in Corpus...
Texas history buffs and travelers have an eerie need for this book, which offers an unusual twist to seeing the -sights- in the Lone Star state. Organ...