Echoes From Forgotten Streets Kilgore Texas 1st Ed HC Oil Boom History HC

by Caleb Pirtle III and Terry Stembridge

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Echoes from Forgotten Streets: Memories of Kilgore, Texas, Oil Capital of America by Caleb Pirtle III and Terry Stembridge. This collectible hardcover documents the history of Kilgore, Texas, with a particular focus on the East Texas oil boom, the city’s famous oil derricks, local families, businesses, streets, historic buildings, and the people who helped shape the community. The book was produced for the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation as part of its effort to preserve and document Kilgore’s history. According to the Foundation, the original printing consisted of only 1,000 copies — 100 leatherbound editions and 900 hardcover copies. The book makes extensive use of historical photographs and archival material. The copyright page credits photographic sources including the Library of Congress, Texas State Library and Archives, Kilgore College, and the East Texas Oil Museum. Book details: Title: Echoes from Forgotten Streets Subtitle: Memories of Kilgore, Texas, Oil Capital of America Authors: Caleb Pirtle III and Terry Stembridge Publisher: Dockery House Publishing Publisher location: Dallas, Texas Edition: First Edition / First Printing Format: Hardcover Language: English Historical and photographic archivist: Terry Stembridge Editorial director: Caleb Pirtle III Subject: Kilgore, Texas / East Texas oil history Country of origin: United States Photos show the actual book you will receive.

• Publisher: DOCKERY HOUSE PUBLISHING
• Year: 2002
• Condition: Good

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