A Compendium of Texas History. Sam Houston read the Texas Almanac. More than a century later Governor John Connally wrote of the 1966-67 edition that it reflected "a true picture of Texas." That faithful reflection of a vast region, it resources and people, for a hundred years and longer has made the Texas Almanac the greatest influence on Texas of any book ever written and published in the state. This work represents one of the most complete reference books ever compiled. The length and nature of the material make it hard to describe - it is a veritable mountain of information. The original Texas Almanac was published by Willard Richardson in Galveston, Texas, from 1857 to 1873. This volumne was conceived one afternoon as Robert D. Davis (one half of the founding Davis Bros Printing Co in Waco TX), sat in his office extoiling the virtues of the early volumnes of the Texas Almanac. Obviously in a work like this something has to be omitted. The aim was to include those articles of significance to the general sweep of Texas history and with this in mind many specialized articles had to be cut. Nor could extensive footnotes be added because they would take as much space as the article, perhaps more. Thus they have been kept to a minimum so that more of the original material could be included.

The Texas Almanac: 1857-1873: A Compendium of Texas History

James M. Day

Texian Press

This guide to the mysterious history and politics of the Middle East will help Americans decipher the latest diplomatic delusions of their President, Congress and the U.S. State Department, untangle the rationale for Palestinian terrorists bombs in the West Bank and Israeli jets strafing civilians in Lebanon, and explains why your sons and daughters may have to return to the region so you can have enough oil.The Western colonial powers created the boundaries in the Middle East, without regard to the religion, culture or ethnic background of the people, for selfish reasons after World War Ipower and oil. America has failed to wield its influence in the region because of its political leaders myopic support of Israel and failure to understand and/or refusal to admit to the complex regional issues. As a result, America is now part of the problem rather than offering an equitable solution and is in danger of losing its superpower leverage.Saddam Hussein scoffs at Americas impotent threats, Iran sneers at the Great Satans sanctions and Saudi Arabia has no faith in our promises. A recent Israeli newspaper reported that Binyamin Netanyahu owns the U.S. Congress. Will tiny Palestine and oil be Americas downfall?Machiavellian perceptive, irreverently witty and an enjoyable read, this book provides invaluable insights into the volatile Mid East and world oil for the serious student as well as the host or hostess at their next cocktail party.

What Every American Should Know About the Mid East and Oil

Business & Money

Industries

Bridger House Pub

<p>The discovery of the Black Giant in 1930 was the largest oil strike in the United States. Its gushers changed the race of the oil industry-a con man found too much oil! During the Depression, tens of thousands streamed into East Texas engendering the biggest oil boom in history, cutthroat wars between "Big Oil" and small independent oilmen, bootleg or "hot oil" martial law, and legalized price fixing when the price of oil tumbled below ten cents a barrel. A must read for every Texan and those who love or hate "Big Oil" and the Texas rich</p>

The Black Giant

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Bridger House Publishers

The Price of Silver is the real story of the Sunshine Silver Mine disaster of May 2, 1972.. the second worst non-coal disaster in United States History in which 91 Idaho miners lost their lives.It became the pivotal case for improving mine safety and the creation of a separate federal agency devoted to mine health and safety

The Price of Silver

Environmental & Natural Resources Law

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The Texas Almanac: 1857-1873: A Compendium of Texas History

What Every American Should Know About the Mid East and Oil

The Black Giant

The Price of Silver