Spare Time in Texas: Recreation and History in the Lone Star State

by David G. McComb

Book Overview

What do Texans' pastimes and recreations say about their characters? Looking at Texas history from a new angle, David McComb starts from the premise that how people spend their leisure time may well reveal more about their true natures and interests than the work they do or their family connections. In this innovative book, McComb traces the history of various types of recreation in Texas, gathering significant insights into the characters of Texans...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292718896
• ISBN13: 9780292718890
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.9"