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Books About Jack County Texas People and Places
What's Your Favorite Book about a Jack County Texas Person, Place or Event? Here are some of our favorites.

 

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Texas Cowboys: Memories of the Early Days

Found Inside: "It was in 1878 when I went on a ranch. I secured a job with the Hop Lowe ranch located in Jack County, and the cattle grazed in the Keechi Valley section of that country. Dave may horn was the ranch foreman. "Top screw" was what the cowhands a foreman, and "big auger" , "bull moose," and similar terms were used when referring to the owner. Negro Sam was our cooky and a good one. Among the steady hands were Henry and Ward Lowe, sons of the owner . . . Read more Look inside

Interwoven: A Pioneer Chronicle

Found inside: "This winter was spent by Brother George in going about the country, contracting for cattle. When spring opened, the cattle were brought together in a place called "Lost Valley" in Jack County, near the Loving Ranch. As I remember it, this place became rather noted for Indian raids. . . . . " Read More Look inside

 
 

Resources:

Early Life in Texas County by County

Books about Texas People and Places

Amazing People from Texas County by County

Texas History in the 19th Century (Amazon)

Vintage Texas Photos (eBay #Ad)

 

What's your Favorite Book about a Texas County, Town, Person or Place? Here's our best reads list County by County

 

Mysterious TexasTrue Stories of Amazing People and Places in Texcas
 Loneliest, Least Populated Counties in Texas
Texas Cowboy HistoryBooks about Texas People 

County by County