John Crittenden Duval
Encyclopedia
John Crittenden Duval was an American
writer of Texas literature
. He has been noted as being the first Texas
man of letters and was dubbed the "Father of Texas Literature" by J. Frank Dobie
. His Early Times in Texas was initially published serially in 1867 in Burke's Weekly (Macon, Georgia
) and was finally published in book form in 1892. The story, which became a Texas classic, recounted Duval's escape from the Goliad Massacre
as well as other adventures.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
writer of Texas literature
Texas literature
Texas literature is literature about the history and culture of Texas. It includes every literary genre and dates from the time of the first European contact.-Non-fiction:...
. He has been noted as being the first Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
man of letters and was dubbed the "Father of Texas Literature" by J. Frank Dobie
J. Frank Dobie
James Frank Dobie was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas during the days of the open range...
. His Early Times in Texas was initially published serially in 1867 in Burke's Weekly (Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
) and was finally published in book form in 1892. The story, which became a Texas classic, recounted Duval's escape from the Goliad Massacre
Goliad massacre
The Goliad Massacre was an execution of Republic of Texas soldiers and their commander, James Fannin, by Mexico, reluctantly carried out by General Jose de Urrea.-Background:...
as well as other adventures.
Further reading
- Corner, William. John Crittenden Duval: The Last Survivor of the Goliad Massacre" in Southwestern Historical Quarterly Online, v. 1, n. 1, pp. 47-67.