Philosopher's Rock
Austin, TX 78746
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Editorial Review for Philosopher's Rock – by Tim Staley
In Short
The three men in the sculpture are J. Frank Dobie (1888-1964), author, newspaper columnist and University of Texas English professor; Roy Bedichek (1878-1959), author and naturalist; and Walter Prescott Webb (1888-1963), author, historian and University of Texas professor. The statue stands not only as a memorial to these three giants of Texas letters, but also as a symbol for the value of friendship, the joy of conversation and the beauty of nature, specifically Barton Springs.
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Know Before You GoIf you're wondering why Mr. Webb is wading in the water with his pants rolled up, he, unlike Dobie and Bedichek, did not like to swim.
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