Author: Louise S. O.Connor

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Continues the exploration of the rich cattle ranching heritage depicted by the author in Cryin' For Daylight. Narrates and illustrates a unique and dying diverse cultural region that grew from the background of European, Celtic, Mexican and African communities. Compiled over a sixteen year period, it documents interviews of several hundred men and women form the area. Contains 238 photographs some from the turn of the century, 4 maps, 19 original illustrations and a wealth of narratives. Chapters are "The San Antonio River," "They Met Us At The Boat," " River Bottom Communities: Centers Of The World," "Lewis's Bend: The Old Landmark," "Kith And Kin," "Living Off The Fat Of The Land," "The Darker Side," and "Time Has Made A Change." Excellent work. Victoria, Texas, Wexford Publishing, 1998 First Edition, 1st Printing, 9 x 12, 254 Pgs., HB.

Author: Louise S. O.Connor

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This second volume expands on the rich cultural history of the Texas CoastalBend region. Contains additional interviews and numerous black and white photos of the places and people. Chapters are "Changes and Prohibition," "The Oil Boom," "The Great Depression," "War", " Desegregation and Civil Rights," and " History Making Weather. This volume is slightly smaller than Volume I and has a pictorial cover. Victoria, Texas, Wexford Publishing 2002 First Ed., 1st Printing. 244 Pgs., 8&1/2 x 11, 244 Pgs., HB.

Author: Louise S. O'Connor

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This is a beautifully crafted book about the rich and ethnically diverse cattle ranching heritage of the Texas Coastal Bend with the histories of twenty-two coastal ranches included. The title comes from Will King, a Cowhand 1902-1985, who said "We loved to work cattle so much we'd just be sitting around cryin' for daylight to come." Chapters include "Cowboying and Ranching in the Coastal Bend," "South Texas Empires: The Ranches," Stewards of the Land," "Fools on Good Horses: The Cowhands," "Kitchen Bosses: The Cooks," The Old Heads: Legendary Heroes of the Cow Culture," "The Power Behind the Throne: The Women," "The Support System: The Townspeople," and " The Survivors; The New Generation." Contains hundreds of black and white archival photographs as well as the author's color portraits which introduce each chapter. This type of book reminds us of the Texas county history books that go out of print quickly and become rare and valuable. See companion volumes by the same author in this category, #'s 6757 & 6758 Tales From the Santone River Bottom,Volume 1, Origins, and Volume 2, Historic Times. Austin, Texas Wexford Publishing Company 2007, 2nd Ed. 9 x 12, 325 Pgs., HB.

Author: Timothy Oelman

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The poems of Joao Pinto Delgado, Antonio Enriques Gomez, and Miguel de Barrios are presented along with the original Spanish versions in parallel. Each poet's experience and literary talents are viewed, along with explanatory notes and biography of each poet. Oxford, 1982, 1st Ed. HB, 296 Pgs.

Author: Masatake Okumiya

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With Jiro Horikoshi and Martin Caiden. From the crushing air assualt at Pearl Harbor to the desperate " kamikaze" attacks on U.S. carriers in 1945, here is the story of Japan's air war in the Pacific as told by the men who designed and flew the famous Zero fighter. Illustrated. Fine. Owner's name in inside cover. New York, N.Y., 1973 Ballantine Books 7th Pr., 301 Pgs.,Mass Market Paperback.

Author: David A. Olvera Ayes

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A very unique book that came to our attention. Explains the Mexican honor system during the 19th and 20th centuries with many anecdotal accounts in Mexican history. It comprises a large index of New Spaniards or Mexican citizens who received a decoration, order, or medals of honor from a foreign country between 1525 and 2005. These international medals have been awarded to humanists, scientists, writers, artists, philosophers and statesmen, among others. The author surveys Mexican Nationals who have received these awards from the Imperial Order of Guadalupe in 1821 to the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle. Sixteen pages of color illustrations. Mexico, 2007 privately published 1st Ed., 6&1/4 x 9, 493 Pgs., PB

Author: Hank Ornelas

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The family history of Ernesto Hernandez Ornelas and Mary Melena, with the last half of the period 1946-1950 consisting of the memoirs of the author. The narrative begins in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Michoacán, where Ernest and Mary were born and raised, with description of places and events. The Mexican Revolution 1910-1920 altered their lives and brought them to Colorado. A brief description of the causes, effects and results of that war are included. The history is supplemented by data from the LDS (Mormon Church) microfilm files of the states of Chihuahua, Michoacán, Aguascalientes and Zacatecas. Nicely printed in 9x6 format, with two pedigree charts/photos. Austin, TX 2000, Privately printed, 319 Pgs., PB.

Author: Thomas Noel Osborn II

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A survey of the higher educational system in Mexico with dependable statistics, assembled in a readable fashion, providing a valuable and enlightening view. Signed and dedicated by the author to professor W. H. Timmons. El Paso, 1976, 1st Ed., 150 Pgs., HB. Good condition. Upper DJ slightly chipped.Dedicated by author to
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Author: Elena Zamora O'Shea

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With new introductions by Andrés Tijerina & Leticia M. Garza-Falcón. Originally published in 1935 by Mathis Publishing Company in Dallas. Many of the settlers who lived in the Nueces Strip had Hispanic names that until very recently were omitted from the pages of Texas history. Mrs.O'Shea, a descendant of one of the original land-grant families in the region found an ingeniuos way to publish the history of her region and her people at a time when neither Tejanos nor women had much voice. She told the story from the perspective of an ancient mesquite tree, under whose branches much South Texas history hasd passed. Through the voice of the old knarled tree she tells of South Texas political and ehtnographic history filled with colorful details of daily life such as songs, local plants and folk medicines, foods and recipes, peone/patron relations and the distinctive Tejano ranch vocabulary. College Station, TX 2000 University of Texas Press 2nd Ed. 66 Pages, Introductions and 80 Pgs Text, 5&3/4 x 7&3/4,HB.

Author: Karlis Osis, Ph.D, et al

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USED BOOK.With Erlandur Haraldsson, Ph.D. Introduction by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D. Subtitled " The Results of Research on over 1,000 afterlife experiences." On the basis of medical evidence it would seem that within a quarter of an hour after death the individual ceases to exist and the personality is irreparably destroyed. But now there is mounting scientific evidence for a lfe after death. The book uses interviews of doctors and nurses where cases of "postmortem existence" have occurred. Very Good. New York, NY, 1977 First Avon Books Printing, 5 x 8, 244 Pgs., PB.

Author: Rubén Osorio

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Translated by John Klingemann. A "must have" for Villa fans. Also titled. "The Secret Family of Pancho Villa: An Oral History." Contains both an English and Spanish version. With the exception of an interview he gave a journalist in 1922 when Villa said his name was neither Villa nor Arango, he rarely spoke of his origins. He said he was the son of a Spanish Hacendado. This is an excellent study sponsored by the Center for Big Bend Studies and is Occasional Papers #6. It investigates the social origins in Durango, Mexico of José Doroteo Arango better known as Francisco "Pancho" Villa.The research delves into the social, familial, and personal relationships of persons in these times. Excellent archival sources and oral interviews with genealogy charts and illustrated with b&w photos. Alpine, Tx 2000, Sul Ross State University 1st Ed., 6 x 8&3/4, 216 Pgs., PB.

Author: Tomás Otaegui

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USED BOOK. A concise and informative booklet about the The Basque influence in Uruguay, South America. Ten chapters cover history and other aspects of the establisment of Montevideo and the country. VG. Buenos Aires, 1943 Editorial Vasca Ekin 1st Ed., SPANISH TEXT, 4 &1/2 X 7, 168 Pgs., PB

Author: Jospeh R. Owen

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Forword by Gen. Raymond G. Davis, USMC (Ret.) A vivid frightening portrait of one of the most horrific infantry battles ever waged. VF-As New.New York, N.Y, 1997 Ivy Books, First Ballantine Books Ed., 282 Pgs., Mass Market PB.

Author: Oxford Publications

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This is a brand new unopened shrink wrapped set so do not have all descriptive details. Dark blue cloth boards. New York, Abt 2001, 5 &1/2 x 8&1/2, HB. Sold originally at $ 85.00.