How Come it's Called That? Place Names in Big Bend Country ** 1968 HC **
Language: English
Published by October House Inc, New York, 1968
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: River and Gold Books, Etters, PA, U.S.A.River and Gold Books
AbeBooks seller since June 12, 2026
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 21.80
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REVISED 1968 EDITION of this hardcover book. Spicy mustard-yellow faux leather with brown lettering. Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Merest shelf wear at bottom of spine. Corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. DUST JACKET complete. Almost perfect, showing only the tiniest hint of sunning. Clean and crisp! Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now for pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. This book by Virginia Madison and Hallie Crawford Stillwell is a non-fiction book that explores the history, folklore, and real stories behind the curious names of towns, mountains, creeks, and landmarks in the Big Bend region of Texas. Book Overview Authors: Virginia Madison and iconic West Texas rancher/writer Hallie Crawford Stillwell. Focus: Explains how distinct local spots—such as Vinegarron, Pummel Peak, Cow Heaven, and Shot Tower—received their names. Region: The rugged, remote Big Bend desert and mountain landscape carved by the Rio Grande. Core Themes & Approach Research Method: The authors relied on local interviews, old maps, historical documents, and field travel across the rough terrain. Folklore vs. Fact: Distinguishes tall tales and local speculation from the actual documented history of West Texas name-christenings. Local Culture: Captures the pioneer spirit, humor, and isolation of frontier life in Brewster County and surrounding areas.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- How Come it's Called That? Place Names in Big Bend Country ** 1968 HC **
- Author
- Madison, Virginia and Stillwell, Hallie
- Publisher
- October House Inc, New York
- Publication year
- 1968
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
River and Gold Books
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