Painted Rock: Tales And Narratives Of Painted Rock, South Panhandle, Texas, Told By Charlie Baker (1907)

by Morley Roberts

Book Overview

Painted Rock: Tales and Narratives of Painted Rock, South Panhandle, Texas, Told by Charlie Baker (1907) is a collection of stories and legends centered around the Painted Rock area in South Panhandle, Texas. The book is written by Morley Roberts and is based on the oral narratives of Charlie Baker, a local resident of the area.The stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, including Native American legends, early settlers and cowboys, and the natural history of the region. Some of the tales are humorous, while others are more serious and reflect the hardships of life in the early days of settlement.Throughout the book, Baker's storytelling style is evident, with colorful language and vivid descriptions that bring the stories to life. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the area, adding to the overall sense of place and history.Overall, Painted Rock: Tales and Narratives of Painted Rock, South Panhandle, Texas, Told by Charlie Baker (1907) is a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of a unique region of Texas, as told through the eyes of one of its most colorful and engaging storytellers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120669804
• ISBN13: 9781120669803
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"