Studies in Texan Folklore--Rio Grande Valley
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Author | : Thomas Meade Harwell |
Publisher | : Edwin Mellen Press |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 0773442081 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780773442085 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Studies in Texan Folklore--Rio Grande Valley by : Thomas Meade Harwell
Book excerpt: Based on original research, this study gives the first in-depth study of Rio Grande Valley Folklore in Texas, combining Hispanic and American elements. Contains studies on the evil eye, shock, recetas and curanderos (healers and healing), ghosts, owllore, and weather. Many extracts from interviews are reproduced in detail, and full commentary, notes and bibliography are provided.