Quote of the day
Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.
J. Frank Dobie
Born: September 26, 1888
Died: September 18, 1964 (aged 75)
Bio: James Frank Dobie was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas during the days of the open range.
Known for:
- The Longhorns (1941)
- Coronado's Children (1930)
- Tales of old-time Texas (1928)
- The Ben Lilly legend (1950)
- Cow People (1964)