Secret Hill Country - Couverture souple

Thomas, Les; Thomas, Cheryl

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1681063336 ISBN 13 : 9781681063331

Editeur : Reedy Press, 2022

Synopsis

How did a Japanese World War II sub go off course at Pearl Harbor―and wind up in the Hill Country? Where can you see the hats Gus and Woodrow wore in Lonesome Dove and learn why Hollywood financiers wanted them to herd goats instead of cattle? For many, the Hill Country is the most beloved region of Texas. In springtime, wildflowers turn country roads into garden paths while crystalline, spring-fed rivers flow by picturesque towns crafted by German pioneers. But dig a little deeper, and there's a whole lot more to discover in these beloved hills. Secret Hill Country: A Guide to The Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is filled with hidden gems, strange history, and untold stories. Jim Bowie didn't find his lost gold mine, but maybe you can―we'll show you how. Or visit a place where gems are scattered on the ground. Along the way, find out whatever happened to Ralph the Swimming Pig. And just who was Clovis Presley? How did he go from a backroad dancehall to become the king of rock n' roll? Local authors Cheryl and Les Thomas bring a lifetime of Texas experience to this guide unlike any other book for tourists. They'll give you an insider's view of the Hill Country and all its unique sights and history, with a few legendary tall tales to boot.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Cheryl and Les Thomas live in Northwest Travis County near Austin, with a view of the Texas Hill Country at their backdoor. For this book, they traveled more than 3,000 miles through backroads and small towns, looking for hidden gems, untold stories, and secrets of this beloved and scenic Texas region that stretches west of Austin and San Antonio. They are both lifelong Texans and writers, who met after college when they were reporters at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Cheryl taught English in public schools for more than 30 years and worked part-time as a wire service reporter. Les joined Southern Living magazine where he spent more than three decades traveling Texas and the South as a travel editor and senior writer. Les is a longtime member of the Society of American Travel Writers. He has won a number of writing awards and has been honored with the Governor's Award from the Texas Department of Tourism for contributions to the state's tourism industry. "We're fortunate to be able to go on vacation in our own backyard," Cheryl and Les say. "Secret Hill Country was a treasure hunt and a whole lot of fun to research and write. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did."

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Reedy Press
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1681063336
• ISBN 13: 9781681063331
• Reliure: Broché
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible