The Great Book of Texas: The Crazy History of Texas with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia

Trivia Nerds Guide to the History of the United States #1

by Bill O'Neill

Are you looking to learn more about Texas? Sure, you’ve heard about the Alamo and JFK’s assassination in history class, but there’s so much about the Lone Star State that even natives don’t know about. In this trivia book, you’ll journey through Texas’s history, pop culture, sports, folklore, and so much more! In The Great Book of Texas, some of the things you will learn Which Texas hero isn’t even from Texas? Why is Texas called the Lone Star State?Which hotel in Austin is one of the most haunted hotels in the United States? Where was Bonnie and Clyde’s hideout located? Which Tejano musician is buried in Corpus Christi?What unsolved mysteries happened in the state? Which Texas-born celebrity was voted “Most Handsome” in high school?Which popular TV show star just opened a brewery in Austin? You’ll find out the answers to these questions and many other facts. Some of them will be fun, some of them will be creepy, and some of them will be sad, but all of them will be fascinating! This book is jampacked with everything you could have ever wondered about Texas. Whether you consider yourself a Texas pro or you know absolutely nothing about the state, you’ll learn something new as you discover more about the state’s past, present, and future. Find out about things that weren’t mentioned in your history book. In fact, you might even be able to impress your history teacher with your newfound knowledge once you’ve finished reading! So, what are you waiting for? Dive in now to learn all there is to know about the Lone Star State!

Genres: History

177 pages, Paperback

Published March 5, 2018

Reviews

[Colin Milon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Served to enhance my newfound love and appreciation for the Lone Star State

[Mv · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book I’ve listened to by this author and I would listen to another.
I enjoy the tidbit info and more detailed facts. Some of the information is quite funny.
The question and answer segment at the end of each chapter is a nice touch.

This is the second book I’ve listened to by this narrator (Derek Newman) and I would listen to another. He reads this so the book is interesting not plodding.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably more like a 3.5 but I rounded up just because I love Texas. It was a quick, fun read full of trivia. Some things I knew or remembered, other things I learned. It was written in that sensational tone of a carnival barker. I did find one factual error and there were a couple of repeated words. It could have used another round of editing but was still a good read for any true Texan.

[Eileen Trainor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book on Texas

This book covers centuries of history, ghosts, UFOs, sports and native Texans. Fairly accurate, for a non native. We have a lot more ghosts and haunted notes then he covered.

[Brent Huntsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Texas Trivia

If ou like trivia you'll enjoy this book. Was Jack the Ripper from Texazt? Did Texas Roadhouse not from Texas? Was Texas home to the first super bowl? What strange animals lives in Texas? This and lots, lots more in exciting book

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big state

There is a treasure trove of information on the great state of Texas. It was worth the time to read it. It is in both novel and list format.

[Lynda · Rating 2 out of 5]

So so

Not that great, more of a book juveniles would enjoy. I have never lived in Texas but I already knew most of the information in the book.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Texas trivia.!

Just moved to Texas and this was a fun and quick way to find some interesting tidbits about my new home!

[Allison Riding Larsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

So fun!! Two decades in Texas and I still learned lots of new tidbits. 🤠

[Gabriel Garza · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a wonderful book with great Texas info, but how can you mention many Texas artists and not mention George Strait?

[Jack · Rating 2 out of 5]

Audible Audiobook: interesting, humorous factoids of the Lone Star State without story.

[John Jackse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great history of Texas unusual facts

I loved each and every chapter of this book. Great facts and stories about them. Each chapter makes you want to know more

[Danielle Norris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of facts!

This is the second book in the series I have read. I enjoy learning new facts. I have read the two from states, I have lived in the longest

[Kathi Hibner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining because I recently moved here from California.

[Donna Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. Good kids book.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting Book

I learned a few things about my home state I didn’t know, a good short read. True Texans would love this.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Truly a crazy, but interesting, look at Texas. Lots of trivia, some history, a fun read for a new Texas citizen.

[W. Floyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reading

Interesting even to a Texan!
Does not go enough in detail on some items but overall a good and interesting read.