Highlights the full text of the book "Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest," by American author J. Frank Dobie (1888-1964). Offers bibliographical listings of materials on the American southwest, including the Indian culture, how the early settlers lived, women pioneers, pioneer doctors, range life, Negro folk songs and tales, and the Santa Fe Trail, among others.

First edition of J. Frank Dobie's Lecture notes and essays, bibliographies, and illustrations by famous artists. Dobie was the definitive expert on Southwest literature and taught classes at the University of Texas.