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\u0022. . . thoroughly researched and remarkably well written with both emotion and overall clarity of fact. . . History Ahead . . . provides the ''rest of the story'' and then some for those featured. These nineteen chapters are complete biographies of Texans of significance . . . and essays on important events.\u0022--Archie P. McDonald, former executive director, East Texas Historical Association, community liaison, Stephen F. Austin University, History Ahead: Stories Beyond the Texas Roadside Markers is an extremely enjoyable and informative book. Utley and Beeman divulge the fascinating back stories behind some of Texas' more obscure historic sites, and delve into the cultural and economic forces and the famous and not-so-famous figures that have shaped the state's history. Their entertaining and informed writing touches on subjects as diverse as architecture, aviation, the oil and cotton industries, the military, religion, music, theater and conversation. I'm ready for more! - Liz Carmack, author, Historic Hotels of Texas|9781603441513|, ". . . thoroughly researched and remarkably well written with both emotion and overall clarity of fact. . . History Ahead . . . provides the ''rest of the story'' and then some for those featured. These nineteen chapters are complete biographies of Texans of significance . . . and essays on important events."--Archie P. McDonald, former executive director, East Texas Historical Association, community liaison, Stephen F. Austin University, "I'm a native Texan, and I thought I knew most of the state's oddballs. This book introduced me to a whole new set of hermits, flimflam men, curanderos, bimetallists, ghost busters and aviatrixes. I guess I need to slow down and read the markers." --John Burnett, NPR Texas correspondent, "Historical markers probably aren't your idea of a riveting read, but authors Dan K. Utley and Cynthia J. Beeman manage to make them completely engrossing. . . gives an idiosyncratic look at the forgotten corners of Texas history. . . A goldmine for Texas history buffs."-- The Austinist, "I''m a native Texan, and I thought I knew most of the state''s oddballs. This book introduced me to a whole new set of hermits, flimflam men, curanderos, bimetallists, ghost busters and aviatrixes. I guess I need to slow down and read the markers." --John Burnett, NPR Texas correspondent, \u0022As a work designed to tell the stories \u0022behind\u0022 selected Texas historical markers, it will make a worthwhile contribution to the understanding and appreciation of the regional past. . . the outstanding features are the compelling nature of the stories that the authors selected and the careful way in which they recounted these stories in order to intrigue the readers. They did a superb job.\u0022--T. Lindsay Baker, W. K. Gordon Chair, Tarleton State University, History Ahead: Stories Beyond the Texas Roadside Markersis an extremely enjoyable and informative book. Utley and Beeman divulge the fascinating back stories behind some of Texas'' more obscure historic sites, and delve into the cultural and economic forces and the famous and not-so-famous figures that have shaped the state''s history. Their entertaining and informed writing touches on subjects as diverse as architecture, aviation, the oil and cotton industries, the military, religion, music, theater and conversation. I''m ready for more! - Liz Carmack, author,Historic Hotels of Texas|9781603441513|, "With so many historical markers already, and others constantly being erected, there are unlimited possibilities for more interesting collections like History Ahead ."-- San Angelo Standard-Times, " . . . part travel guide and part history book. Loaded with unusual places to explore, this new book puts a face and personality on Texas history. If grade-school history books were this interesting, then recess would become most students' second favorite subject."-- Austin Chronicle, History Ahead: Stories Beyond the Texas Roadside Markers is an extremely enjoyable and informative book. Utley and Beeman divulge the fascinating back stories behind some of Texas' more obscure historic sites, and delve into the cultural and economic forces and the famous and not-so-famous figures that have shaped the state's history. Their entertaining and informed writing touches on subjects as diverse as architecture, aviation, the oil and cotton industries, the military, religion, music, theater and conversation. I'm ready for more! - Liz Carmack, author, Historic Hotels of Texas|9781603441513|, \u0022I''m a native Texan, and I thought I knew most of the state''s oddballs. This book introduced me to a whole new set of hermits, flimflam men, curanderos, bimetallists, ghost busters and aviatrixes. I guess I need to slow down and read the markers.\u0022 --John Burnett, NPR Texas correspondent, "Breaking with the traditional roadside guide, History Ahead: Stories Beyond the Texas Roadside Markers brings together little-known sites and facts, as well as helpful maps to include the largest manmade oil tank, a WW II detention camp cemetery and the remains of Fort D.A. Russell. The stories of Charles Lindbergh, Will Rogers and the Big Bopper are a real treat."-- True West, ". . . thoroughly researched and remarkably well written with both emotion and overall clarity of fact. . . History Ahead . . . provides the 'rest of the story' and then some for those featured. These nineteen chapters are complete biographies of Texans of significance . . . and essays on important events."--Archie P. McDonald, former executive director, East Texas Historical Association, community liaison, Stephen F. Austin University, ". . . thoroughly researched and remarkably well written with both emotion and overall clarity of fact. . . History Ahead . . . provides the 'rest of the story' and then some for those featured. These nineteen chapters are complete biographies of Texans of significance . . . and essays on important events."--Archie P. McDonald, former executive director, East Texas Historical Association, community liaison, Stephen F. Austin University, "History doesn't have to be a boring succession of dates or trends to remember. The way to learn history is to appreciate it as a collection of interesting stories. History is a book like History Ahead: Stories Beyond the Texas Roadside Markers ."-- Austin American Statesman, History Ahead: Stories Beyond theTexas RoadsideMarkers is an extremely enjoyable and informative book. Utley and Beeman divulge the fascinating back stories behindsome of Texas' more obscure historic sites, and delve into the cultural and economic forces and the famous and not-so-famous figures that have shaped the state's history. Their entertaining and informed writing touches on subjects as diverse as architecture, aviation, the oil and cotton industries, the military, religion, music, theater and conversation. I'm ready for more! - Liz Carmack, author, Historic Hotels of Texas|9781603441513|, \u0022History Ahead: Stories Beyond the Texas Roadside Markers is an extremely enjoyable and informative book. Utley and Beeman divulge the fascinating back stories behind some of Texas'' more obscure historic sites, and delve into the cultural and economic forces and the famous and not-so-famous figures that have shaped the state''s history. Their entertaining and informed writing touches on subjects as diverse as architecture, aviation, the oil and cotton industries, the military, religion, music, theater and conversation. I''m ready for more! - Liz Carmack, author, Historic Hotels of Texas, "As a work designed to tell the stories "behind" selected Texas historical markers, it will make a worthwhile contribution to the understanding and appreciation of the regional past. . . the outstanding features are the compelling nature of the stories that the authors selected and the careful way in which they recounted these stories in order to intrigue the readers. They did a superb job."--T. Lindsay Baker, W. K. Gordon Chair, Tarleton State University, History Ahead: Stories Beyond the Texas Roadside Markers is an extremely enjoyable and informative book. Utley and Beeman divulge the fascinating back stories behind some of Texas'' more obscure historic sites, and delve into the cultural and economic forces and the famous and not-so-famous figures that have shaped the state''s history. Their entertaining and informed writing touches on subjects as diverse as architecture, aviation, the oil and cotton industries, the military, religion, music, theater and conversation. I''m ready for more! - Liz Carmack, author, Historic Hotels of Texas|9781603441513|, ". . . thoroughly researched and remarkably well written with both emotion and overall clarity of fact. . . History Ahead . . . provides the ''rest of the story'' and then some for those featured. These nineteen chapters are complete biographies of Texans of significance . . . and essays on important events."--Archie P. McDonald, former executive director, East Texas Historical Association, community liaison, Stephen F. Austin University