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  • The Essential J. Frank Dobie

  • Wittliff Collections Literary Series
  • By: Steven L. Davis
  • Narrated by: W. F. Strong
  • Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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The Essential J. Frank Dobie

By: Steven L. Davis
Narrated by: W. F. Strong
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Setting out to create a collection of J. Frank Dobie’s writing that brings him to life and makes him relevant to current generations, Steven L. Davis has combed through the works of this renowned Texas author, gathering together in one volume Dobie’s most vital writings. Dobie’s stories and essays here are meticulously edited to prune away some of the brushy undergrowth and bring Dobie’s folksy, erudite voice bounding back to life.

The result is The Essential J. Frank Dobie, a treasury that introduces new listeners to Dobie—and reminds older ones that Dobie captured priceless social history while producing some of the most fascinating, best-informed writing about Texas. Dobie bore eloquent witness to the passing of ancient pastoral lifeways, and was decades ahead of his time in championing civil rights and protecting the environment. Davis, a Dobie biographer, has found the stories only the master himself could tell—those enriched by his matchless personal adventures, from Mexico to wartime Europe to the remote outback, where he joined wandering seekers on their quests for lost treasures.

Featuring previously published works as well as writing that has never before appeared in audiobook form, The Essential J. Frank Dobie will intrigue, inform, and delight listeners who know Dobie’s work as an old acquaintance, and those who are meeting him for the first time. As Davis concludes, “the spirit of Dobie is as alive as ever. May you be nourished by it."

©2019 Steven L. Davis (P)2022 W. F. Strong
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The Best of a Texas Maverick

Perfect for anyone who loves Texas, Dobie represents the state at its best. His stories are priceless and many are based on his own personal experiences/adventures. Lots of great natural history here along with the wonderful stories. The narration by noted radio personality WF Strong is the perfect match for Dobie's voice.

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