The Way I Heard It: Tales of the Big Bend
This collection by Walter Fulcher, edited by Elton Miles, is far better than most assortments of folklore, having the ring of authenticity.... attractively printed and beautifully illustrated with photographs of the spectacular Big Bend country. (Los Angeles Times)These tales are plain wonderful and make you wish there were more. (True West)All who love that wild land and its tall tales will enjoy an hour or so with this self-taught and unpretentious raconteur. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)Imagination, artistry, careful and perceptive research, and skillful writing all combine to make this a moving and convincing portrait of a man and his times. (Southwestern Historical Quarterly)