Cotton farming was the only way of life that many Texans knew from the days of Austin's Colony up until World War II. For those who worked the land, it was a dawn-till-dark, "can see to can't," process that required not only a wide range of specialized skills but also a willingness to gamble on forces often beyond a farmer's control--weather, insects, plant diseases, and the cotton market.
This unique book offers an insider's view of Texas cotton farming in the late 1920s. Drawing on the memories of farmers and their descendants, many of whom are quoted here, the authors trace a year...
Cotton farming was the only way of life that many Texans knew from the days of Austin's Colony up until World War II. For those who worked the land...
More than 13,000 historical markers line the roadsides of Texas, giving drivers a way to sample the stories of the past. But these markers tell only part of the story. In "History Ahead", Dan K. Utley and Cynthia J. Beeman introduce readers to the rich, colorful, and sometimes action-packed and humorous history behind the famous (Charles Lindbergh, Will Rogers, The Big Bopper, and jazz great Charlie Christian) and the not-so-famous (Elmer 'Lumpy' Kleb, Don Pedro Jaramillo, and Carl Morene, the music man of Schulenburg) who have left their marks on the history of Texas. They visit cotton gins,...
More than 13,000 historical markers line the roadsides of Texas, giving drivers a way to sample the stories of the past. But these markers tell only p...
Each of the wars fought by Texans spawned the creation of scores of military sites across the state, from the lonely frontier outpost at Adobe Walls to the once-bustling World War II shipyards of Orange. Today, although vestiges of the sites still exist, many are barely discernible, their once-proud martial trappings now faded by time, neglect, the elements and, most of all, public apathy. ?In "Faded Glory: A Century of Forgotten Texas Military Sites, Then and Now," Thomas E. Alexander and Dan K. Utley revisit twenty-nine sites--many of them largely forgotten--associated with what was...
Each of the wars fought by Texans spawned the creation of scores of military sites across the state, from the lonely frontier outpost at Adobe Walls t...
Texans love stories, and the 15,000 roadside markers along the state's highways and byways testify to the abundance of tales to tell. History along the Way recounts the narratives behind and beyond more than one hundred Texas roadside markers.
Peopled with colorful characters--a national leader of Camp Fire Girls, an army engineer who mapped the Republic of Texas frontier, a hunter of mammoth bones, a ragtime composer, civil rights leaders, and an iconic rock star, among others--the book gives readers an intriguing and expanded look at the details, challenges, and lives...
Texans love stories, and the 15,000 roadside markers along the state's highways and byways testify to the abundance of tales to tell. History al...
When a Chickamauga Battlefield ranger was asked where to find the Texas monument, his quick reply was "Go to where the fighting was fiercest." While that spontaneous response accurately underscored the legendary battlefield zeal of the Texas forces in virtually every major Civil War battle, it likely did little to answer the visitor's question. In this book, the authors will inform visitors to many Civil War battlefields about the heroic role played by the Texans at key sites and why the State of Texas has, over the years, seen fit to officially commemorate the valor of the hard-fighting...
When a Chickamauga Battlefield ranger was asked where to find the Texas monument, his quick reply was "Go to where the fighting was fiercest." While t...
In their previous book, Faded Glory: A Century of Forgotten Texas Military Sites, Then and Now, historians Thomas E. Alexander and Dan K. Utley chose to go beyond the familiar military sites of Texas--the Alamo or the San Jacinto battlefield, for example--to feature lesser known locations. The book successfully recovered these -forgotten- arenas for tourists and preservationists alike. Alexander and Utley now return with Echoes of Glory, and the result is another impressive catalogue that highlights the hidden gems of Texas history. Echoes of Glory explores two dozen...
In their previous book, Faded Glory: A Century of Forgotten Texas Military Sites, Then and Now, historians Thomas E. Alexander and Dan K. Utley...
Historian Archie P. McDonald (1935 2012) retired in 2008 as director of the East Texas Historical Association and editor of the East Texas Historical Journal after thirty-seven years of service. A beloved professor and author of numerous books, he charted the course of the ETHA and served as leader of several organizations. He was an inspiration to countless students, colleagues, and others who share a common appreciation for Lone Star history. Dan K. Utley sat down with McDonald on several occasions to capture and preserve his experiences for posterity. The resulting memoir not...
Historian Archie P. McDonald (1935 2012) retired in 2008 as director of the East Texas Historical Association and editor of the East Texas Historic...
Includes thirteen of the original sixteen presidential addresses, with some modifications, documentation, and enhancements for publication purposes. One additional paper represents a contemporaneous article the editors chose to include in lieu of the presidential address, which is no longer available.
Includes thirteen of the original sixteen presidential addresses, with some modifications, documentation, and enhancements for publication purposes. O...
