Historian David Coffey wrote that the "late Texas folklorist and historian Lawrence Clayton found beauty where many might see only mesquite and limestone; he found humor in unlikely places, and he found nobility in the hard lives of cowboys and the roughnecks. "For years, Dr. Clayton chronicled the history of the Clear Fork Country--the stretch of land cut by the Clear Fork of the Brazos River of Shackelford and Throckmorton counties. His thoughtful prose on the region's colorful past and its equally colorful characters has appeared in dozens of publications over the years. His efforts...
Historian David Coffey wrote that the "late Texas folklorist and historian Lawrence Clayton found beauty where many might see only mesquite and limest...
Texas women have been eloquent commentators on the life and times of Texans from pioneer days to the present. Hundreds of memorable quotes and quips pay historical tribute to their insights and experiences. Presented in alphabetical order by subject and indexed by author, the quotes include such gems as: It's not just enough to swing at the ball. You've got to loosen your girdle and let 'er fly.--Babe Didrikson Zaharias Every expert in this world started out as a beginner.--Suzann Thompson At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more...
Texas women have been eloquent commentators on the life and times of Texans from pioneer days to the present. Hundreds of memorable quotes and quips p...
