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Paris and Lamar Counties were first settled by Americans during the Republic of Texas period, but their history stretches back into dim antiquity"as local Indian mounds testify. Although it was never a cow town, Paris was once home to one of the Old Wests most famous cattle barons. It was never as lawless as other Western towns, but Frank James, whose brother was the infamous Jesse, at one time called Paris home. Although Paris has undergone a number of devastating natural and economic tragedies, its citizens have never given up on themselves or their city.

Produktbeschreibung
Paris and Lamar Counties were first settled by Americans during the Republic of Texas period, but their history stretches back into dim antiquity"as local Indian mounds testify. Although it was never a cow town, Paris was once home to one of the Old Wests most famous cattle barons. It was never as lawless as other Western towns, but Frank James, whose brother was the infamous Jesse, at one time called Paris home. Although Paris has undergone a number of devastating natural and economic tragedies, its citizens have never given up on themselves or their city.
Autorenporträt
Timothy G. Grammer received his master's degree in European history and doctorate in transatlantic history from the University of Texas at Arlington. He teaches history at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. He lives in the Dallas area with his Paris-native wife, Janet, and their five dogs. Coauthor Jim Bell was born and raised in Paris, Texas, and is a graduate of the University of Texas. He is a REALTOR(R) in Paris who is active in the community.