Texas, a Modern History - Hardcover

McComb, David G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0292730489 ISBN 13: 9780292730489

Publisher: University of Texas Press, 1989

Synopsis

Traces the full panorama of Texas history, from its earliest Indian inhabitants to the present day, emphasizing the twentieth-century evolution from a rural to an urban society

About this title

About the Author:

David G. McComb taught United States history, world history, sports history, and the history of technology at Colorado State University, where he retired as a professor emeritus in 2002. He has published fourteen books, including the award-winning Galveston: A History; Texas, a Modern History; and Spare Time in Texas: Recreation and History in the Lone Star State.

Review:

"Contrary to popular belief, there is more to Texas history than the Alamo and oil gushers. This book takes us from the early Indians of the area through to modern times when people began to realize the exploitation of natural resources and pollution were ruining the state’s natural beauty. The author offers many stories and an ample helping of anecdotes and folklore to paint an accurate portrait of the state and the people who have made it great." (American West)

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0292730489
• ISBN 13: 9780292730489
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 197