I'll Tell You a Tale

Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 1960. 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.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.