An edition of Texas roadside history
(2010)
Texas roadside history
stories beyond the historical markers
1st ed.
by Dan K. Utley
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Texas roadside history: stories beyond the historical markers
2010, Texas A&M University Press
in English
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1603441514 9781603441513
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Part one: A Texas sense of place. Chapter 1. Saving Elmer's woods ; Roberts Cemetery
Chapter 2. "While you are hesitating others are buying
act to-day!" ; George H. Paul, South Texas land promoter ; A crop of suckers
Chapter 3. A plan for the coming season ; George Sessions Perry ; Robert S. Munger
Chapter 4. The healer of Los Olmos ; Dobie's Los Olmos
Chapter 5. Too many barrels of oil ; Santa Rita smiled
Chapter 6. "We shall come rejoicing" ; Waugh campground ; Zephyr Gospel Tabernacle
Chapter 7. The music man of Schulenburg ; "Shorthorns forever"
Part two: Passing through Texas. Chapter 8. Lindbergh landed here ; Lindbergh historical markers
Chapter 9. Pyramids on the road to Monte Ne ; The Nat
Chapter 10. A gathering in the woods ; Texas Forestry Association
Chapter 11. Ghosts at Mitchell Flat ; Fort D. A. Russell
Chapter 12. Chasing the next frontier ; Wiley Hardeman Post
Chapter 13. Alien city in a strange land ; Kenedy Alien Detention Camp Cemetery
Part 3: Texans on the national stage. Chapter 14. Fighting every step of the way ; Minnie Fish ; Companion courthouses
Chapter 15. Crossing the great divide ; Charlie's unmarked friends
Chapter 16. Harvest of the devoted heart ; Wyatt C. Hedrick
Chapter 17. Queen of the air ; The flying Stinsons
Chapter 18. "Hellooo, baby!" ; Jefferson Theatre ; City of Lubbock Cemetery
Chapter 19. The theater of tomorrow today ; Stoneleigh Hotel ; Sherman Little Theater.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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