{"product_id":"the-handy-texas-answer-book-9781578596348","title":"The Handy Texas Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTexas is the country's second largest state by size and population. It has a unique and varied history, having been ruled by a succession of nations - from which the term, six flags over Texas, sprang, before becoming an independent republic. From its traditional oil, cattle and cotton industries to the modern energy, electronics, computer, aerospace and biomedical industries, Texas has become an economic powerhouse. It's known for its low taxes, diverse population, thriving universities and arts scenes. Exploring the state s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy Texas Answer Book takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating and diverse state with the out-sized personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Popular Texas historian James Haley … has produced another fascinating examination of the Lone Star State. … Students of Lone Star history will undoubtedly enjoy this engaging volume.” – \u003ci\u003eTexas Escapes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Awwww, hell yeah! This book is like \"Everything You Always Wanted To Know About the Lone Star State … But Were Too Busy Swillin' Queso To Ask.\"” – \u003ci\u003eAustin Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“… easy to read cover-to-cover. … highly recommended for public and school libraries …” – \u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Books Annual\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“… covers common and obscure bits of Texas “history, people, myths, culture and trivia,” including politics, oil, cattle, and art … A strong choice … with almost 1,000 answers providing readable information on hundreds of topics.” – \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“… answers about 950 questions about Texas and its population and demographics, history and politics, economy, regions, business, religion, education, environment and nature, sports, recreation, events, language, points of interest, legends, notable individuals, and major cities …”  — \u003ci\u003eProtoview Book News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  \u003cp\u003e Chapter 1 Overview\/Stats, Facts, Figures\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2 Early Texas: Native Americans to the Revolution 1528–1836\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3 The Republic of Texas: 1836–1845\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4 The Antebellum State to Civil War: 1845–1865\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5 Reconstruction to Urbanization: 1865–1900\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6 Modern Texas: 1900 to the Present\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7 Nature, Parks, Climate\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8 Natural and Economic Regions\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9 Cities and Towns\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10 Economy and Business\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11 Politics\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12 Sports\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13 Religion\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13 Culture, Festivals, Quirky, Folklore, Myths, Colloquialisms\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14 Notable Sons and Daughters\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appendix A: Texas’s Governors\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Sites and Attractions\u003cbr\u003e Timeline\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Visible Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359635177815,"sku":"9781578596348","price":28.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781578596348.jpg?v=1754125248","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-handy-texas-answer-book-9781578596348","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}