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.
As for cryptozoology and weird animals specifically, how you can resist learning about (A) the mystery puma of Whitewright; (B) the story of the seven-legged calf; (C) the 40-foot-long tapeworm that was removed from a child's stomach; (D) the shaggy Wildman of the San Antonio River; (E) giant eagles; (F) a ten-horned cow; and (G) the Lovecraftian pig-baby of Groesbeck.
And the good news is that Chad is coming to Texas next weekend to promote his book. Here's the Press-Release for those that may want to attend his lecture:
Bizarre Texas History
Denton TX - UFOs sightings in the Texas sky are not a new phenomenon; in fact, a mysterious airship was reported in Denton in April 1897. Chad Lewis, author and paranormal investigator, will explore this sighting and other bizarre stories reported in turn-of-the-century Texas Newspapers.
Join us at the Emily Fowler Central Library at 502 Oakland Street, March 15, 2008 at 3:00 for this fascinating presentation cosponsored by the Denton Area Paranormal Society. Copies of the book "Hidden Headlines of Texas" will be available for purchase.
For more information, contact Laura Douglas, Special Collections Librarian, at 940-349-8749 or at laura.douglas@cityofdenton.com
