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Prairie gothic : the story of a West Texas family / John R. Erickson

Author
Erickson, John R., 1943-
Published
Denton, Tex. : University of North Texas Press, [2005]
Copyright Date
©2005
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 208 pages) : illustrations
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Language Note
English.
Contents
Chapter 1 Anna Beth 1 -- Chapter 2 The Visit 4 -- Chapter 3 The Quakers 12 -- Chapter 4 Martha Sherman 22 -- Chapter 5 Cynthia Ann 33 -- Chapter 6 Loose Ends 41 -- Chapter 7 J. Evetts Haley 47 -- Chapter 8 John Graves 57 -- Chapter 9 Joe Sherman 64 -- Chapter 10 Max Coleman Remembers 80 -- Chapter 11 The Sherman Family 85 -- Chapter 12 Rachel and George Singer 92 -- Chapter 13 The End of the Quaker Dream 99 -- Chapter 14 Gaines County 104 -- Chapter 15 Mable 109 -- Chapter 16 Joe Sherman's Death 117 -- Chapter 17 The Currys 127 -- Chapter 18 Tom Ross 136 -- Chapter 19 Milt Good 148 -- Chapter 20 Roger Sherman 162 -- Chapter 21 Roy, Burt, and Olive 167 -- Chapter 22 Decline 174 -- Chapter 23 Grandmother's Funeral 178 -- Chapter 24 And Then There Was One 187.
Summary
A book on Texas lore. Tells the story of people in the context of a specific place, the author creates a blend of family and regional history This book includes his encounters with famous Texas writers. Excerpts from journals, letters, and other original sources enrich the narrative.
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ISBN
1423797949 (electronic bk.)
9781423797944 (electronic bk.)
1433710307
9781433710308
1574412000 (cloth ; alk. paper)
1574412035 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9781574412000 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9781574412031 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1280730978
9781280730979
9786610730971
6610730970
1574414003
9781574414004
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-198) and index.
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