I Could See Nothing: Settling West Texas by Mary Lou Crump Koehler (English) Pap

Description: I Could See Nothing by Mary Lou Crump Koehler, Lou Anna Koehler Bob Crump, the authors father, describes the familys move to settle Lubbock County on the High Plains of Texas in 1890. His family was one of the first to homestead that area and his description of that empty, desolate grassland and everyday life on the scattered ranches opens a window into a vivid American West of yesterday. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Howdy, folks. This story starts back in 1886, in Henrietta, Texas. My name is Bob and I was six years old back then..." Thus speaks Bob Crump, the authors father, as he begins to describe the familys move to settle Lubbock County on the High Plains of Texas in 1890. His family was one of the first to homestead that area and his description of that empty, desolate grassland and everyday life on the scattered ranches opens a window into a vivid American West of yesterday, one that is rapidly fading away. Illustrated by old family photos, Bobs narrative will transport todays readers into the Texas of his childhood. Author Biography Mary Lou Crump Koehler grew up in Shallowater Texas. She received her B.S. degree in home economics from Texas Tech University. While she was serving as Home Economic Director for the Honolulu Gas Company in Hawaii, McCalls Magazine chose her as one of five to receive the American Gas Association Home Service Achievement Award. Since returning to the mainland, she and her husband, Dr. David L. Koehler, have made their home in Portland Oregon with their two daughters. Mary Lou taught cooking lessons at the YWCA and wrote a cookbook, Son-of-a-Gun to Sukiyaki. She enjoyed being a 4-H leader for 19 years, raised Polled Hereford cattle, volunteered at Leach Botanical Garden, and shared their home with students from Mexico, Japan, Spain, and Panama. Details ISBN0998970409 Author Lou Anna Koehler Pages 62 Publisher Lou Anna Koehler Language English ISBN-10 0998970409 ISBN-13 9780998970400 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Imprint Lou Anna Koehler Subtitle Settling West Texas Publication Date 2017-08-20 Short Title I Could See Nothing UK Release Date 2017-08-20 Illustrations 36 Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117431740;

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