Texas - State & Local History

It Happened in Texas

Name: It Happened in Texas
Author: James A. Crutchfield
ISBN: 9780762745692

by James A. Crutchfield

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Overview

From the acquisition of King Ranch to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, It Happened in Texas gives readers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of Texas.Witness a surprise shipload of camels suddenly go crazy when let loose on land. Feel the ultimate adrenaline rush of striking oil, or "black gold," at Spindletop. And meet Philip Nolan, the wild mustang-wrangling secret agent - you'll quickly be roped into the action!

Synopsis

From the acquisition of King Ranch to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, It Happened in Texas gives readers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of Texas.
Witness a surprise shipload of camels suddenly go crazy when let loose on land. Feel the ultimate adrenaline rush of striking oil, or "black gold," at Spindletop. And meet Philip Nolan, the wild mustang-wrangling secret agent - you'll quickly be roped into the action!

About the Author, James A. Crutchfield

Jim Crutchfield is a popular western historian and the author of numerous books, including It Happened in Montana, It Happened in Washington, and other It Happened In books.