Introduction

Cold facts and impersonal statistics may be the bacon of Texas history, but the tall tales and interesting side stories are the sizzle. In this book, C.F. Charlie Eckhardt presents some of the Texas history sizzle that is often ignored when pure historians write about the Lone Star State.

Highlights

He adds to the flavor of Texas history with tales about such things as the first Texas revolution, the first English speaking person in Texas, and the little known counterrevolution of 1838-1840.

Indian History

Charlie examines the expulsion of the Cherokees from Texas and provides details of some of the more famous Indian fights.

Legend of the Yellow Rose

Charlie also shows his romantic side with the legend of the famous Yellow Rose of Texas.