Imagination is bigger in Texas, too. This collection of inspiring and often quirky stories highlights dozens of examples of innovation from Lone Star history. The Hamill brothers devised a better oil well to reach gushers at Spindletop. The first Neiman-Marcus store opened in Dallas in 1907, revolutionizing the retail fashion world. Astroturf emerged at the Astrodome in 1966. Fritos and corn dogs are just two ubiquitous snack foods claimed as Texan originals. Houston native, and civil rights activist, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan rose to national prominence as a voice of unity during the Water... Read More
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Imagination is bigger in Texas, too. This collection of inspiring and often quirky stories highlights dozens of examples of innovation from Lone Star history. The Hamill brothers devised a better oil well to reach gushers at Spindletop. The first Neiman-Marcus store opened in Dallas in 1907, revolutionizing the retail fashion world. Astroturf emerged at the Astrodome in 1966. Fritos and corn dogs are just two ubiquitous snack foods claimed as Texan originals. Houston native, and civil rights activist, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan rose to national prominence as a voice of unity during the Water... Read More
Imagination is bigger in Texas, too. This collection of inspiring and often quirky stories highlights dozens of examples of innovation from Lone Star history. The Hamill brothers devised a better oil well to reach gushers at Spindletop. The first Neiman-Marcus store opened in Dallas in 1907, revolutionizing the retail fashion world. Astroturf emerged at the Astrodome in 1966. Fritos and corn dogs are just two ubiquitous snack foods claimed as Texan originals. Houston native, and civil rights activist, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan rose to national prominence as a voice of unity during the Watergate scandal. Author Alan C. Elliott details these and many more lessons in success in Texas Ingenuity.
Details
Pages: 240
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 12th December 2016
State: Texas
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738503561
Format: Paperback
BISACs: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Inventions PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Reviews
"...Elliott has done a solid job in bringing so many disparate Texas-bred things into one place in an easy-to-digest format. And - speaking on behalf of Texas - you are welcome, world! Time for some hot nachos and a cold margarita. With salt." Houston Press
"We Texans sure are a smart bunch. "Texas Ingenuity" shows off the people and ideas that helped put the Lone Star State on the map. Though Houston is well-represented through figures like Barbara Jordan, Oveta Culp Hobby, Howard Hughes and innovations such as Astroturf, you'll also find write-ups on the Pig Stand, Conrad N. Hilton, Mary Kay Ash and Jack Johnson." Houston Chronicle
"We Texans sure are a smart bunch. "Texas Ingenuity" shows off the people and ideas that helped put the Lone Star State on the map. Though Houston is well-represented through figures like Barbara Jordan, Oveta Culp Hobby, Howard Hughes and innovations such as Astroturf, you'll also find write-ups on the Pig Stand, Conrad N. Hilton, Mary Kay Ash and Jack Johnson." Houston Chronicle"...Elliott has done a solid job in bringing so many disparate Texas-bred things into one place in an easy-to-digest format. And - speaking on behalf of Texas - you are welcome, world! Time for some hot nachos and a cold margarita. With salt." Houston Press"Elliott has done a solid job in bringing so many disparate Texas-bred things into one place in an easy-to-digest format." - Houston Press
Author Bio
Gathering photographs from families, organizations, and the personalities themselves, local authors Alan C. Elliott, Patricia K. Summey, and Gayla Brooks showcase the heart and soul of the people who founded Oak Cliff, those who later developed and grew the community, and those emerging today as up-and-coming legends. They are the authors of Oak Cliff in Arcadia's Images of America series.
Imagination is bigger in Texas, too. This collection of inspiring and often quirky stories highlights dozens of examples of innovation from Lone Star history. The Hamill brothers devised a better oil well to reach gushers at Spindletop. The first Neiman-Marcus store opened in Dallas in 1907, revolutionizing the retail fashion world. Astroturf emerged at the Astrodome in 1966. Fritos and corn dogs are just two ubiquitous snack foods claimed as Texan originals. Houston native, and civil rights activist, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan rose to national prominence as a voice of unity during the Watergate scandal. Author Alan C. Elliott details these and many more lessons in success in Texas Ingenuity.
Pages: 240
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 12th December 2016
State: Texas
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738503561
Format: Paperback
BISACs: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Inventions PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
"...Elliott has done a solid job in bringing so many disparate Texas-bred things into one place in an easy-to-digest format. And - speaking on behalf of Texas - you are welcome, world! Time for some hot nachos and a cold margarita. With salt." Houston Press
"We Texans sure are a smart bunch. "Texas Ingenuity" shows off the people and ideas that helped put the Lone Star State on the map. Though Houston is well-represented through figures like Barbara Jordan, Oveta Culp Hobby, Howard Hughes and innovations such as Astroturf, you'll also find write-ups on the Pig Stand, Conrad N. Hilton, Mary Kay Ash and Jack Johnson." Houston Chronicle
"We Texans sure are a smart bunch. "Texas Ingenuity" shows off the people and ideas that helped put the Lone Star State on the map. Though Houston is well-represented through figures like Barbara Jordan, Oveta Culp Hobby, Howard Hughes and innovations such as Astroturf, you'll also find write-ups on the Pig Stand, Conrad N. Hilton, Mary Kay Ash and Jack Johnson." Houston Chronicle"...Elliott has done a solid job in bringing so many disparate Texas-bred things into one place in an easy-to-digest format. And - speaking on behalf of Texas - you are welcome, world! Time for some hot nachos and a cold margarita. With salt." Houston Press"Elliott has done a solid job in bringing so many disparate Texas-bred things into one place in an easy-to-digest format." - Houston Press
Gathering photographs from families, organizations, and the personalities themselves, local authors Alan C. Elliott, Patricia K. Summey, and Gayla Brooks showcase the heart and soul of the people who founded Oak Cliff, those who later developed and grew the community, and those emerging today as up-and-coming legends. They are the authors of Oak Cliff in Arcadia's Images of America series.
