Book Description
This digital document, covering the life and work of J(ames) Frank Dobie, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 1415 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

• Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
• Family members
• Education
• Professional associations and honors
• Employment
• Writings, including books and periodicals
• A description of the author's work
• References to further readings about the author

Customer Reviews (1)

The One and Only Dobie
Texas' most original historian and storyteller is the focus of this fine biography. Born in 1888, this giant of a man grew up in the bleak South Texas brush country that he would later immortalize in his many books. Thisvolume chronicles his youth, his years at the University of Texas, and hisdevotion to his beloved subject matter. The photos of Dobie and his familyare true treasures. Any Dobie collector will want this book. ... Read more