Carthage (Images of America)
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Carthage (Images of America) by Bill Oneal
Founded in a pine forest on the East Texas frontier, Carthage assumed the name of one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. Although Carthage, Texas, did not become a bustling metropolis, the community has enjoyed a long history as the type of stable town that forms the backbone of America. For more than a century and a half, residents have played roles--at times prominently--in the historical and cultural life of Texas and the nation. Carthage has produced decorated war heroes, internationally famous country music stars, a noted American historian, and a groundbreaking political figure. As the home of Tex Ritter, Gentleman Jim Reeves, Linda Davis, and the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, the community has become a country music mainstay. Beyond its celebrities, however, Carthage has most importantly produced generation after generation of patriotic and hard-working men and women.Bill O'Neal is currently in his sixth year as Texas State Historian. Bill travels across Texas on a regular basis as an ambassador for Texas history, giving talks at schools and institutions and participating in a variety of historical events. He is a previous president of both the West Texas Historical Association and the East Texas Historical Association, as well as a fellow of both. Bill has written over 40 books, as well as over 300 articles and book reviews. His most recent award for writing, the A.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780738571126 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738571121 |
| Title | Carthage (Images of America) |
| Author | Bill Oneal |
| Series | Images Of America Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-08-26 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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