Ghost Towns of Texas

by Baker

"The indefatigable T. Lindsay Baker has now turned his enormous mental and physical energies to the subject and has brought to view - if not to life -eighty-six Texas ghost towns for the reader's pleasure. Baker lists three criteria for tangible remains, public access, and statewide coverage. In each case Baker comments about the town's founding, its former significance, and the reasons for its decline. There are maps and instructions for reaching each site and numerous photographs showing the past and present status of each. The contemporary photos were taken, in most instances, by Baker himself, who proves as adept a photographer as he is researcher and writer....Baker has done his work thoroughly and well, within limits imposed by necessity. He obviously had fun in the process and it shows in his prose."--- New Mexico Historical Review

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1986

Reviews

[Yvonne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice read. A lot of (fun) hours must have gone into researching and visiting these small towns. I like the compactness of the stories. I’m curious what is left of these places as some descriptions date back to the early ‘80s!

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, easy read. Wish it could be revised to include color photos and updates on what's left of these places. If nothing else, this is a fabulous inspiration for a lot of day trips around Texas!