Roadside History of Texas

Storytelling is the emphasis on these histories of Texas towns, you will learn the inside scoop on the towns you may have just zipped through in the past. Even if you never travel another road in Texas, you’ll enjoy learning where President Roosevelt launched the March of Dimes campaign, what town was formerly known as both Hogtown and Desperado and has the only public library in the U.S. built and owned by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, how to pronounce Iraan and why, what inspired Ozona’s name and other fun facts. It also contains a solid introduction to Texas history and the cities, towns and other places that make Texas so interesting. Presented by regions.

Paperback, 448 pages, 6”x 9”"