""A Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest"" by J. Frank Dobie is a comprehensive exploration of the cultural and literary heritage of the American Southwest. The book delves into the region's history, folklore, and traditions, as well as the works of its most notable writers and artists. Dobie offers readers a unique perspective on the Southwest, drawing on his own experiences and extensive research to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of the area. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of life and literature in the Southwest. Topics covered include Native American cultures, Spanish colonialism, cowboys and ranching, and the impact of the land on the region's art and literature. Throughout the book, Dobie's writing is engaging and informative, making ""A Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest"" an essential resource for anyone interested in this fascinating and complex region of the United States.STEPHEN F. AUSTIN wanted to exclude lawyers, along with roving frontiersmen, from his colonies in Texas, and hoped thus to promote a utopian society. The lawyers got in, however. Their wit, the anecdotes of which they were both subject and author, and the political stories they made traditional from the stump, have not been adequately set down.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.