Many of James A. Michener's historical novels begin with a chapter that examines the prehistoric era (like in dinosaurs) of the book's locale. What locale and period/date does Chapter One of his novel Texas discuss?
a. The Texas gulf-coast in the Neolithic era.
b. The Texas gulf-coast in the Mesozoic Era.
c. November 1535 in the Mexican town of Vera Cruz.
d. October 1810 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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a. The Texas gulf-coast in the Neolithic era.
b. The Texas gulf-coast in the Mesozoic Era.
c. November 1535 in the Mexican town of Vera Cruz.
d. October 1810 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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James A. Michener
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February 03, 1907
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