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The Texas Folklore Society (TFS) is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in the state. This book examines the Society's members and their substantial contributions to the field of folklore. It explains why the TFS has lasted so long, and why it can continue.

No matter how sophisticated we think we are, no matter how technologically advanced we become, there is still something deep within us that beckons us to the hunt. This volume includes serious, introspective articles on hunting and fishing, as well as humorous tall tales about the big ones that got away - all lore that reminds us of that drive that calls us to become predators again.

Examines folklore and its many roles in education. Several articles explore teaching in rural school houses in the early twentieth century, while others provide insight into more serious academic scholarship in the field of folklore itself.

Includes articles on a variety of topics, examining the cultural roles women fill, folklore of particular groups, including oil field workers, mail carriers, doctors, engineers, police officers, horse traders, and politicians. This work looks at how folklore and history complement one another.

The adventurous spirit of Texans has led to much travel lore, from stories of how ancestors first came to the state to reflections of how technology has affected the customs, language, and stories of life ""on the go."" This work contains traditional ""Gone to Texas"" accounts and articles about people or methods of travel from days gone by.

Francis Edward "Ab" Abernethy served as the Secretary-Editor of the Texas Folklore Society for over three decades, managing the organization's daily operations and helping it grow. This publication of the Texas Folklore Society celebrates Ab Abernethy's years of leadership in collecting, preserving, and presenting the folklore of Texas and the Southwest.

There is sometimes a fine line between history and folklore. This publication from the Texas Folklore Society tells stories about real-life characters from Texas's history, as well as personal reflections about life from diverse perspectives throughout the last century. All of these works capture something of our past, if only to carry it on and keep it alive for generations to come.