Frontier Denison, Texas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781508489597)

In 1872, the MK&T Railroad crossed the Red River into Texas and created the town of Denison as a railhead for a new frontier territory. Cattle drovers soon arrived with their herds, and settlers crowded onto trains bound for Texas. This book brings to life the vibrant energy of those early years-the rowdy nightlife, memorable characters, nascent cultural institutions, investment opportunities, schools, churches, and a rapidly filling cemetery. Illustrated with a wealth of pictorial material, these pages document technological innovation, women's roles, and a rich mixture of nationalities, cultures, and races. Denison was a microcosm of post-Civil War life on the Texas frontier.

Author: Mavis Anne Bryant, Donna Hord Hunt
ISBN-10: 1508489599
ISBN-13: 9781508489597
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 03/20/2015
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d