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Robert McCracken Peck,
The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
Exploring the Edges of Texas is the ultimate road trip celebrating the remarkable history, natural history, and diversity of the Lone Star State. Whether retracing their route in person or enjoying the trip from home, one could not hope for two better companions and guides than Walt and Isabel Davis. They share their deep knowledge and contagious enthusiasm with the ease of friends and the captivating skill of natural born story tellers.
This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities and subtleties of Texas, or simply to immerse themselves in a good book.
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Sulphur River Campsite,
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Ron Tyler, Ph.D.
Director, Amon Carter Museum
Walt and Isabel Davis bring decades of experience in natural history and love of Texas to this delightfully written account of their escapades along its edges. It is history and travel writing at its best that suggests many weekend trips that you will want to take. Be sure to take this book along with you.
Dr. Mike Berger, retired
Wildlife Division Director
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas has a rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage. Its original explorers, settlers and defenders were brave, resourceful and colorful. As you might expect if you think about it, not all of Texas’ rich history happened in the center of the state; some of the best and most interesting took place along it edges. Thus, Walter and Isabel Davis undertook to explore the edges of the state to learn if the sites of certain natural or historical events could still be found, and if so what stories might reveal themselves. They have done a masterful job. Exploring the Edges of Texas is most readable and thoroughly enjoyable. Its stories will inspire you to visit the Texas borderlands and search for your own stores; it did me.
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