
Roadside History of Texas
Leon Metz(Author)
Mountain Press
Published on 15. June 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
466 pages
978-0-87842-294-4 (ISBN)
Description
Metz, known by his peers as a meticulous researcher, has done a monumental job of fact assembly to fill this fast-paced volume. He begins with highlight "Facts About Texas"--geography, highway system, chronology. Comes next a 24-page history of the state, with the conclusion, 'Unearthing that (Texas) past and enriching your present is the purpose of this book. So get behind the wheel and let's drive.'
He has divided the state into eight regions; each section is preceded with a review of the geology of the area to be reviewed, its flora and fauna, and targeted history. Then comes concise reports on the region's cities, towns and hamlets.With no wasted words the history of each is mentioned, the derivation of its name in most cases, sights to see, places to visit.
The author certainly has had his eyes on Texas."
--Wallace E. Clayton, The Tombstone Epitaph
He has divided the state into eight regions; each section is preceded with a review of the geology of the area to be reviewed, its flora and fauna, and targeted history. Then comes concise reports on the region's cities, towns and hamlets.With no wasted words the history of each is mentioned, the derivation of its name in most cases, sights to see, places to visit.
The author certainly has had his eyes on Texas."
--Wallace E. Clayton, The Tombstone Epitaph
More details
Series
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
730 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87842-294-4 (9780878422944)
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