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Old 10-03-2012, 05:25 PM
 
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Can someone recommend a specific book on Texas history that is particularly good/thorough? I don't need a pure clinical textbook, but something that's more than just a casual "visitor's guide" type of book... something that covers everything in a good amount of detail, that also tells of the stories behind the various historical facts and such. Basically I just want something complete and thorough. Thanks.
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Old 10-03-2012, 06:23 PM
 
Location: Dallas TX & AL Gulf Coast
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I've always found the history of Texas to be the most fascinating of all the state histories I've ever studied.

Great stories and larger-than-life people that accomplished so much against all odds. Almost makes one want to go back and live in those times... almost that is, if one could take a number of conveniences we have today!

Here are two great resources to start, enjoy!


- Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library

- 1000's of photos of Texas; mountains, beaches, people, towns etc..
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Old 10-03-2012, 07:20 PM
 
Location: Texas Hill Country
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The Handbook of Texas Online | Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
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Old 10-03-2012, 09:18 PM
 
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Wow, nice links... thanks! In addition to purely online and electronic resources, are there any print books that can be recommended by anyone? That Handbook of Texas site is awesome, but I'm also wondering about physical books... are there any favorites that folks might consider more in-depth than most?
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Old 10-04-2012, 08:44 AM
 
Location: Where I live.
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Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans, T.R. Fehrenbach.

It's long, it bogs down in places and can get boring at times, but it's pretty thorough! It's in hardcopy, paperback and Kindle editions at Amazon.

The local library probably has it, or can get it for you via interlibrary loan.
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Old 10-04-2012, 11:22 AM
 
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Texas- A Historical Atlas

BARNES & NOBLE | Texas: A Historical Atlas by A. Ray Stephens, University of Oklahoma Press | Paperback, Hardcover
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Old 10-04-2012, 06:09 PM
 
Location: Sacramento Mtns of NM
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Author/historian Walter Prescott Webb is considered the penultimate authority on the Texas Rangers, whose history covers over a century of Texas historical events. Anything by him is worth reading, IMO.

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Walter Prescott Webb (April 3, 1888–March 8, 1963) was a 20th century U.S. historian and author noted for his groundbreaking historical work on the American West. As president of the Texas State Historical Association, he launched the project that produced the Handbook of Texas. He is also noted for his early criticism of the water usage patterns in the region.
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Old 10-04-2012, 07:39 PM
 
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Thanks! I am definitely going to check out those two books! The reviews for the Lone Star book in particular are really good.
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Old 10-06-2012, 03:07 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans, T.R. Fehrenbach.

It's long, it bogs down in places and can get boring at times, but it's pretty thorough! It's in hardcopy, paperback and Kindle editions at Amazon.

The local library probably has it, or can get it for you via interlibrary loan.
I recommend that one, for a history book it is excellent. With many interesting stories.

Also check out this thread. non-fiction related to Texas Independence
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Old 10-06-2012, 03:32 PM
 
Location: Austin
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Texas History is taught in 7th grade. Call your local Junior High or Middle School and see if you can buy one of their textbooks.
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