Hill Country Chronicles: Sophisticated Tales of Life in the Texas Hill Country [Paperback]

John Pape (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1993

This collection of stories about the Texas Hill Country is both humorous and touching. The author grew up in the Hill Country around Canyon Lake. His German heritage, family, and friends are brought to life in these pages. This book will be enjoyed by every age reader, children through grandpa.

Softback volume that is perfect bound, with four-color cover, coated two sides. Text pages in are 60# library quality acid-free bond. Full C.I.P. data is included. 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", Perfect bound, 178 pages, 4 Color Cover, 14 b/w illustrations..

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From the Back Cover

Sophisticated Tales of Life in the Texas Hill Country This collection of stories about the Texas Hill Country is both humorous and touching. The author grew up in the Hill Country around Canyon Lake. His German heritage, family and friends are brought to life in these pages. This book will be enjoyed by every age reader, children through grandma.

About the Author

John Pape is best know as the author of "Hill country Chronicles", popular weekly column appearing in newspapers in the Texas Hill Country. Pape is a native of Central Texas, and "Hill Country Chronicles" draws heavily on his personal experiences of growing up in rural Texas.

Pape has also written numerous feature magazine articles which have appeared in such publications as the Texas Observer, Gulf Coast Golfer, American Rose, the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, and many others.

An honors graduate of the University of Alabama, Pape was recognized as one of the Five Outstanding Young Texans of 1987, as well as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America that same year. He has also been honored as Man of the Year by the City of Mercedes, Texas.

When not writing, Pape is President and CEO of Pape and Associates, a company which provides professional and academic consulting services.

Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: Nel Mar Pub; 1st edition (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877740187
• ISBN-13: 978-1877740183
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,045,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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