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Stories from Texas: some of them are true. Vol. II
This is a collection of 70 stories from the popular radio series, Stories from Texas, that runs on the Texas Standard Network of 32 NPR stations across Texas. This is the second book in the series and includes short, memorable stories, that are extensions of the radio stories. Some are inspirational and some are humorous. The book covers the exploits of classic Texans like Sam Houston and Jim Bowie and modern icons such as Barbara Jordan, Mary Kay Ash, and T. Boone Pickens. There are funny folklore tales and urban legends here. Readers may have their phobias spike on them when they are taken up the tallest towers in Texas and into the deepest underwater caves. All the favorite critters are here, too, the coral snake, the armadillo, the horny toad, and vultures. The book even takes a look at Texas outside of Texas, such as how Texas, Australia, got its name and the incredible Texas connection to the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado. There's something here for life-long native Texans, and, for the newcomer, too. For the newcomer or the person abroad longing to be a Texan. this is an excellent primer on the culture of the Lone Star State.
326 pages, Paperback
Published May 29, 2021
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July 15, 2021
I enjoyed writing it. Took me three years so I know the research behind it is solid. I'll leave reviews up to others.
December 15, 2025
Really enjoyed this second volume of Texas tales. Short chapters made it a perfect nightstand read. There are facts, legends, biographies, true stories, and a healthy dose of Texas pride contained in these pages. God bless Texas!
June 3, 2021
I had been following WF Strong since he had a radio podcast in NPR. And since then I have been a fan of his stories and his storytelling style. It is really enjoyable reading his stories and he has a lot of knowledge in Texas history. He is an amazing storyteller that makes you enjoy each one of them. For sure a “must read book” to anyone who loves history and general knowledge.
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