Roadside History of Texas (Roadside History Series) - Softcover

Metz, Leon

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9780878422944: Roadside History of Texas (Roadside History Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0878422943 ISBN 13: 9780878422944
Publisher: Mountain Press, 1994

Synopsis

"As any resident of the Lone Star state will tell you--probably unasked--the United States is composed of TEXAS and a jumble of satellite lands of no particular distinction.
Leon Metz, a proud TEXAN (by way of West Virginia) has brought together a book which certainly will be applauded by his co-staters--as well as one which would be most interesting to us outsiders looking in.
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

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About the Author

Leon Claire Metz, a biographer and historian of the early Southwest, lives in El Paso, Texas. He is also the author of "Pat Garrett: Story of a Western Lawman "and "Dallas Stoudenmire: El Paso Marshal, "both published by the University of Oklahoma Press.

Review

"The best book thus far in an altogether excellent series, a cornucopia of beautiful, often funny, anecdotes and data on every corner of the vast state." --Rocky Mountain News

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Publisher
Mountain Press
Publication date
1994
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0878422943
ISBN 13 
9780878422944
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
466
Rating
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars
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