{"product_id":"hill-country-hindsights-stories-from-a-simpler-time-paperback","title":"Hill Country Hindsights: Stories from a Simpler Time - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Barr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncounter fascinating characters and forgotten stories from the Texas Hill Country's past, before the crowds and amenities made life complicated.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSettled by German immigrants in the 1840s, Fredericksburg's corner of the Texas Hill Country bustles with the trendy energy of an international tourist destination. But there was a time not long ago when the quiet community remained off the beaten path, even if it continued to draw in luminaries like O. Henry, Buck Taylor and Bob Hope. A working knowledge of Town Creek German wasn't necessary, but it sure came in handy. From the White Elephant Saloon to the 87 Drive-In, Michael Barr tours the bygone byways of the Hill Country, showcasing the heritage that predates the overbooked wine tours and vacation rentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Barr earned a BS degree in history and government from the University of Texas-Austin and an MA degree in history and government from Texas State. He was a teacher and a principal in Fredericksburg, Johnson City and Gatesville. His books include \u003ci\u003eRemembering Bulldog Turner: Unsung Monster of the Midway, Cloyce Box: 6'4\" and Bulletproof\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRope Burns and Lead Poisoning: Stories of Western Mentality, Throat Disease and the Open Range\u003c\/i\u003e. His articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eOld West\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eTrue West\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eSouthwestern Historical Quarterly, Texas Highways\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003eRock and Vine\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. His \"Hindsights\" column appears in the \u003ci\u003eFredericksburg Standard\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eJohnson City Record-Courier\u003c\/i\u003e and on TexasEscapes.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584987066661,"sku":"9781467153522","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/2487\/2485\/files\/GBCkPOoXYc9781467153522.webp?v=1781597980","url":"https:\/\/c4lhome.com\/products\/hill-country-hindsights-stories-from-a-simpler-time-paperback","provider":" Companion for Life Five Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}