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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 Watergate scandal. Author Alan C. Elliott details these and many more lessons in success in Texas Ingenuity.
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Alan C. Elliott, born and bred in Texas, is the author or co-author of over twenty books, including Currents in American History, Images of America: Oak Cliff and A Daily Dose of the American Dream: Stories of Success, Triumph and Inspiration. He is co-writer with Leon McWhorter of the movie Angels Love Donuts and is the author of several children's books, including the Texas Christmas story Willy the Texas Longhorn. For the latest information, go to www.texasingenuity.com.
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"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
"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
"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
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