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Texas Blood: Seven Generations Among the Outlaws, Ranchers, Indians, Missionaries, Soldiers, and Smugglers of the Borderlands

Name: Texas Blood: Seven Generations Among the Outlaws, Ranchers, Indians, Missionaries, Soldiers, and Smugglers of the Borderlands
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Book Synopsis: In the tradition of Ian Frazier's Great Plains, and as vivid as the work of Cormac McCarthy, an intoxicating, singularly illuminating history of the Texas borderlands from their settlement through seven generations of Roger D. Hodge's ranching family. What brought the author's family to Texas? What is it about Texas that for centuries has exerted a powerful allure for adventurers and scoundrels, dreamers and desperate souls, outlaws and outliers? In search of answers, Hodge travels across his home state--which he loves and hates in shifting measure--tracing the wanderings of his ancestors into forgotten histories along vanished roads. Here is an unsentimental, keenly insightful attempt to grapple with all that makes Texas so magical, punishing, and polarizing. Here is a spellbindingly evocative portrait of the borderlands--with its brutal history of colonization, conquest, and genocide; where stories of death and drugs and desperation play out daily. And here is a contemplation of what it means that the ranching industry that has sustained families like Hodge's for almost two centuries is quickly fading away, taking with it a part of our larger, deep-rooted cultural inheritance. A wholly original fusion of memoir and history--as piercing as it is elegiac--Texas Blood is a triumph.

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Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Texas with "Texas Blood: Seven Generations Among the Outlaws, Ranchers, Indians, Missionaries, Soldiers, and Smugglers of the Borderlands." This book is a mesmerizing blend of memoir and history that delves deep into the rich tapestry of the Texas borderlands, tracing the author's family legacy through seven generations of adventure and hardship. Discover the allure of Texas that has drawn in adventurers, scoundrels, and dreamers for centuries.

Experience the raw and unvarnished truth about Texas as author Roger D. Hodge takes you on a soul-stirring exploration of his ancestral roots in this land of contradictions. From forgotten histories to brutal tales of colonization and conquest, "Texas Blood" offers a poignant reflection on the complexities that define the Lone Star State. Engage with stories of resilience and despair that unfold against the backdrop of a fading ranching industry, weaving together a narrative that is as haunting as it is revelatory.

Immerse yourself in the harsh beauty of the Texas borderlands, where echoes of the past reverberate alongside present-day struggles. Through Hodge's eloquent prose, witness a poignant tribute to a vanishing way of life and a poignant reminder of the cultural heritage at stake. With its evocative storytelling and deep introspection, "Texas Blood" stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Texas and its enigmatic allure.

Are you ready to uncover the untold stories of Texas and unravel the mysteries of the borderlands? Dive into the pages of "Texas Blood" and embark on a profound exploration of a land steeped in history, legend, and legacy. Let this captivating narrative transport you to the heart of Texas, where the past meets the present in a poignant tale of resilience, loss, and ultimate triumph.

Discover the secrets of Texas with "Texas Blood" today!

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