A Book Lover's Tour of Texas

A Book Lover's Tour of Texas takes readers on a literary ride across the Lone Star State. J. Frank Dobie tells true stories of rattlesnakes and buried treasure, Jodi Thomas finds romance in the oilfields, Larry McMurtry recreates the cattle drive, and Kinky Friedman chases bad guys as a former country-western singer. Fans of history, romance, mystery, poetry, and natural science discover reading adventures as well as what to see and do at historical, literary, and ecological sites. Whether touring through reading or on the road, book lovers can use this guide to experience the state of Texas region by region.