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Hidden Headlines of Texas: Strange, Unusual, & Bizarre Newspaper Stories 1860-1910

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This is a real gem as it details countless little known newspaper articles on all-things weird in the state of Texas from the latter part of the 19th Century to the early years of the 20th Century.

I wrote the Foreword to the book and - living in Dallas, Texas myself - I can safely say that if you are even remotely interested in the historical weirdness of the Lone Star State, then this is a book you will most definitely not want to miss - packed as it is with tales of ghosts, UFOs, bizarre looking people and much more.

As for my favorite topics of cryptozoology and weird animals specifically, how you can resist learning about the mystery puma of Whitewright; the story of the seven-legged calf; the 40-foot-long tapeworm that was removed from a child's stomach; the shaggy Wildman of the San Antonio River; giant eagles; a ten-horned cow; and the Lovecraftian pig-baby of Groesbeck.

Buy! Buy! Buy!

Very quick and interesting reading. Never knew this much strange stuff was going on in Texas and I'm a Native Texan. If you like weird and wonderful, this is ths book for you.

This book contains some very amazing information. I was able to learn more about my grandmother's first husband, Baby Jim Simmons.