Roadside History of Texas

by Leon Claire Metz

Book Overview

Texas history reaches far back in time by North American standards. It is fascinating by anyone's measure. Modern Texas is woven from the frayed but still firm-and always colorful-strands of its rich past. Few other states have so many varied regions with such distinct local flavors. In these pages, the past and present are brought to life by a man well qualified to lasso the immensity of Texas and bring it under his calm control. Texas means "friendly,"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878422943
• ISBN13: 9780878422944
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Don't Travel Texas Without It

Few states have so many varied regions with such distinct local flavors. This book brings to life the past and present. Leon Metz is well qualified to lasso the immensity of Texas and bring it under control. Metz takes the various regions of Texas and gives a sweeping historical account for each. He then concentrates on the towns and historical sites where the exciting adventures happened. Many illustrations and maps.