Texas
Title
:
Texas
Personal Author EPSB
:
Simon, Adams
Summary
:
Explains the state's Spanish past, how ranching and the discovery of oil changed life in the territory.
Year Published
:
2003
Series
:
DK eyewitness books
Physical Description
:
64 p. : col. ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Note
:
Includes index.
Contents
:
What is Texas? -- Texas symbols -- The Central Plains -- The Great Plains -- Mountains and basins -- The Coastal Plains -- The Rio Grande -- Climate -- Austin, capital of Texas -- Native Americans -- Exploration of Texas -- Settlers in Texas -- Texas in the early 1800s -- The mid 1800s -- The late 1800s -- Life as a cowboy -- On the range -- The railroad -- Black gold -- Texas in the 20th century -- Farming and fishing -- Food for all -- Mission Control, Houston -- Music and dance -- Good sports -- Celebrations.
Geographic Term
:
Texas.
Added Author
:
Murdoch, David (David H.)
Summary
:
Explains the state's Spanish past, how ranching and the discovery of oil changed life in the territory.
ISBN
:
9780789498359
Publisher
:
London ; New York : DK Pub., c2003.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Stratford | 976.4 ADA | Book | 30577000255563 | Non-Fiction |