Texas History reaches far back in time by North American standards.
Texas means "friendly," and Leon Metz\'s treatment of its histo.
In these pages, the past and present are brought to life by a man well qualified to lasso the immensity of Texas and bring it under his calm control.
Few other states have so many varied regions with such distinct local flavors.
Modern Texas is woven from the frayed but still firm-and always colorful-strands of its rich past.
It is fascinating by anyone\'s measure.
Texas History reaches far back in time by North American standards