The Handy Texas Answer Book

Language: English

Published by Visible Ink Press, 2018

1578596343 / 9781578596348

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A fascinating and fun look at the Lone Star State’s history, culture, and peopleTexas 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 art scenes. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy Texas Answer Book takes an in-depth look at this fascinating and diverse state with the bigger-than-life personality.Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish, French, and Mexican colonizations, the independence from Mexico, the ties to the Confederacy and United States, devastating hurricanes, football culture, fast-growing cities and urban sprawl, food, attitude, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from the Alamo and cattle ranches to the Rio Grande and the state capital. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Lyndon Johnson, Sam Houston, Howard Hughes, Janis Joplin, and Renée Zellweger. Sports, the government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of Texas. Find answers to more than 950 questions, including: What accounts for Texas’s odd shape Why was Sam Houston such a polarizing figure Why did Mexico invade Texas in 1842 What was the origin of the rodeo What were the final terms on which Texas entered the Union What Texas country boy changed Texas law forever by breaking his leg What are the natural divisions within the Panhandle-Plains How did Texas become such a locus of evangelical churches How big do alligators get in Texas What was the world’s first enclosed, air-conditioned sports stadium How many rattlesnakes are dispatched at the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup Is it true that the modern computer chip began in Texas Illustrating the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky, The Handy Texas Answer Book answers your Texas questions about people, places, events, government, and locations! This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography, an appendix of governors and presidents, a thorough historical timeline, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.…

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Title
The Handy Texas Answer Book
Author
James L. Haley
Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Publication year
2018
Condition
Neu
Binding
Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
1578596343
ISBN 13
9781578596348
Item weight
777 grams
Dimensions
235x191x23 mm

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