Carthage
Founded in a pine forest on the East Texas frontier, Carthage assumed the name of one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. Although Carthage, Texas, did not become a bustling metropolis, the community has enjoyed a long history as the type of stable town that forms the backbone of America. For more than a century and a half, residents have played roles--at times prominently--in the historical and cultural life of Texas and the nation. Carthage has produced decorated war heroes, internationally famous country music stars, a noted American historian, and a groundbreaking political figure. As the home of Tex Ritter, Gentleman Jim Reeves,…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-5316-4661-5
- EAN: 9781531646615
- Produktnummer: 20609500
- Verlag: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
- Seitenangabe: 130 S.
- Masse: H25.0 cm x B17.5 cm x D1.1 cm 419 g
- Abbildungen: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
- Gewicht: 419
Über den Autor
Bill O'Neal is the author of more than 40 books, and he served a six-year tenure as State Historian of Texas (2012-2018). A high point of his term as State Historian was delivering the keynote address at the 2014 anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto before an audience of 400 with re-enactors and descendants, including Sam Houston IV. A year later Bill was privileged to present the dinner speech at the annual April 21 banquet of the San Jacinto Museum of History Association.
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