Taylor Trade Publishing Famous Texas Folklorists and Their Stories

Product Description Jim Gramon, a native Texas storyteller, introduces you to some of his friends: John Henry Faulk, Cactus Pryor, Allen Damron, Mason Brewer, Mody Boatright, and Ben King Green. And he shares funny Texas stories from all over the state, from the Oil Patch to the Panhandle, from the Big Bend to the Piney Woods; big towns and small (Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, Terlingua, Manchaca, Cumby, Sulfur Springs, Commerce). Review For a Texan who isnít me, Jim Gramon can really write!--Kinky Friedman, Author, The Mile High ClubEverything about Texas makes for folklore: oil, cattle, timber, and the talent to spin a yarn. Folklore is a lively art form in this state of blue skies and white caliche. Jim Gramon has brought forth this wonderful collection of tall tales and legendary characters. I am honored to be one of his legends.--Liz Carpenter From the Back Cover "Everything about Texas makes for folklore: oil, cattle, timber, and the talent to spin a yarn. Folklore is a lively art form in this state of blue skies and white caliche. Jim Gramon has brought forth this wonderful collection of tall tales and legendary characters. I am honored to be one of his legends". Liz Carpenter" "For a Texan who isn't me, Jim Gramon can really write!" Kinky Friedman Author The Mile High Club Jim Gramon, a native Texas storyteller, introduces you to some of his friends: - John Henry Faulk