Abstract
South western author J. Frank Dobie (1888-1964) developed intellectually through along lifetime with his books blending tale, history, and natural history published from 1929 into the years after his death. The writings include numerous articles and essays in magazines and journals, contributions to the books of others, and the Sunday newspaper column published without fail between 1939 and his death. Physical nature was important in these writings. The purpose of this study is to establish through careful reading Dobie's attitude toward physical nature. Scholarship has given slight attention to the writings, although he served for years as a professor of English. There has been no detailed examination of his works from the perspective of this study. All extended writings touching upon his life and works a recited. Stimulating in sights came through conversations and interviews with Mrs. J. Prank Dobie (Bertha McKee Dobie), the two sisters, the surviving brother, and Mr. Dobie's brother-in-law. Mrs. Dobie's several writings must be cited for their particular value. ...
Alsmeyer, Henry Louis (1973). J. Frank Dobie's attitude towards physical nature. Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. Libraries. Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /DISSERTATIONS -187512.