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Book Synopsis: Some of these quirky true stories might surprise even the most proud Texan. Austin sat the first all-woman state supreme court in the nation in 1925. A utopian colony thrived in Kristenstad during the Great Depression. Bats taken from the Bracken and Ney Caves and Devil's Sinkhole were developed as a secret weapon that vied with the Manhattan Project to shorten World War II. In Slaton in 1922, German priest Joseph M. Keller was kidnapped, tarred and feathered amid anti-German fervor following World War I. Author E.R. Bills offers this collection of trials, tribulations and intrigue that is sure to enrich one's understanding of the biggest state in the Lower Forty-eight.
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Are you a proud Texan who loves to delve into the strange and extraordinary stories that make our great state truly unique? Look no further than Texas Obscurities: Stories of the Peculiar, Exceptional & Nefarious. This captivating book by E.R. Bills is packed with a collection of quirky true stories that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the Lone Star State.
Discover the untold accounts of our history that you won't find in any textbook. From Austin's groundbreaking all-woman state supreme court in 1925 to the thriving utopian colony in Kristenstad during the Great Depression, each story will have you hooked from the first page.
But it doesn't stop there. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the secrets of bats taken from the Bracken and Ney Caves and Devil's Sinkhole. These winged creatures were developed as a secret weapon, rivaling even the Manhattan Project, to shorten World War II. Texas played a pivotal role in history, and this book takes you behind the scenes to reveal the hidden marvels of our state.
Not only does Texas Obscurities shed light on incredible events and achievements, but it also tackles the darker side of our past. Step back in time to 1922 in Slaton, where German priest Joseph M. Keller faced the terrifying consequences of anti-German fervor following World War I. This book offers an unforgettable glimpse into the trials, tribulations, and intrigues that have shaped the biggest state in the Lower Forty-eight.
Expand your knowledge and enrich your understanding of Texas with Texas Obscurities: Stories of the Peculiar, Exceptional & Nefarious. Delve into the pages and let the immense history and captivating tales transport you to a world you never knew existed.
Ready to uncover the hidden treasures of Texas? Don't miss out on this extraordinary collection. Grab your copy today and embark on a journey that will leave you awestruck. Click here to get your hands on Texas Obscurities and dive into the captivating stories that have shaped our beloved state.
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