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Stray Tales of the Big Bend

By Elton Miles, Bill Wright (Photographer)
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By Elton Miles, Bill Wright (Photographer)

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It is pleasant to stray in the Big Bend and Davis Mountains country of Far West Texas. The vast spaces, rugged terrain, and sparse settlement invite straying—and tale spinning. In Stray Tales of the Big Bend master folklorist Elton Miles continues to intrigue and enchant with stories of the region and its culture.

Readers will find in this volume new tales of Terlingua Desert mystery bells, spirit-guarded treasure, and the mock-sacrificial San Vicente rain dance with its pre-Christian vesti...

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HistoryLiteratureSocial SciencesUnited States HistoryFolklore & MythologyUnited States History - Southern RegionTexas - State & Local HistoryNorth American Folklore & Mythology