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Overview
There is a myriad of little known, often forgotten, and sometimes unbelievable events, places and people that make up the warp and woof of the Texas mystique. This book consists of intriguing facts taken from age-old legends about the people who developed and settled the state. A section called "Truth is Stranger than Fiction" will defy imagination. The Texas history buff is sure to enjoy "Forgotten Footnotes to Texas History." "Have You Ever Wondered?" will supply answers to questions about certain Texas legends and folklore. Texas: Land of Legend and Lore presents the Texas of fact and fantasy that so captivates the imaginations of Texans and non-Texans alike.
Synopsis
Takes age-old legends and reveals intriguing facts about the people who developed and settled the great Lone Star State.
Editorials
Beaumont Enterprise
... entertaining and enformative— Glenn Dromgoole
Lufkin Daily News
The talents he used as a detective have served him well in tracking down unusual stories and forgotten facts about the Lone Star state.Orange Leader
This is the book that will reveal those mysteries, informing and delighting readers of all ages with tales almost forgotten that define the Texan character.The Port Arthur News
Odd names of Texas towns make up some of the tasty tidbits in Texas: Land of Legend and Lore.— Darraugh Doiran