Texas Far and Wide: The Tornado with Eyes, Gettysburg’s Last Casualty, the Celestial Skipping Stone and Other Tales

by E.R. Bills

The sheer volume of remarkable Texan exploits creates a dizzying tally for the proudest of its citizens. So it happens that inexplicable marvels slip past an entire state of storytellers and world-famous legends live as anonymous neighbors. Ever hear the story about the escaped ape in the Big Thicket? Or the "Interplanetary Capital of the Universe" that sat on the Gulf Coast? Does the cowboy hat that warmed U.S.-China relations ring a bell? From the Staked Plain Quakers to the Kaiser Burnout, E.R. Bills delves into some of the most fascinating chapters of overlooked Texas lore.

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

About the author

E. R. Bills is a writer from Fort Worth, Texas. He received a BA in Journalism from Southwest Texas State University and does freelance writing for publications around Texas.

Reviews

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Texas stories

As a Texan I actually learned things about my state I never knew before. Each chapter tells a different story, each one well written, and very informative. I highly recommend this book, for Texans and for those who are merely curious about Texas.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Texan learned a lot of strange stuff about Texas!