Full of "gossip" concerning some of our ancestors. See if you can find one of your ancestors in this book. A wonderful book and a fun read. I suggest that you buy it or at least try to find it at your local library. I really enjoyed it, and I found out some info. on one of my ancestors, suff that I didn't know about, and things that I wanted to know about. If you have the time, please read this book, and I promise you, you'll love it!

I HAVE DEEP FEELINGS OF GRATITUDE AND LOVE FOR ALL OF THE PEOPLE ...AND ESPECIALLY LOUISE FOR REMEMBERING OUR ANCESTORS[ESPECIALLY MY MOTHER DESSALINE SPRIGGS BAREFIELD]...VERY ENLIGHTENING..

Huson is known for his priceless histories of south Texas. His daughter Kathleen Maxwell has done a fabulous job of editing the deceased authors notes and bringing us this informative piece. It is very helpful for decendents of people from the Texas coastal area.

I taught in Portland with Marilyn Bennett. What a great guide book for the south Texas areas. Lots of information about the area, plus good recipes!

As a resident of Corpus, I thought this book would be great to have on hand for out-of-town visitors. However, after just a brief run-through, I noticed several things were out of date. This book was published this year, but lists some places (restaurants, movie theaters, and stores) that have been closed for a year or more. I know they had access to accurate and up-to-date information because they also list new places that have opened in the past year, long after some of the other places they listed closed. What happened?

I'll be visiting Corpus Christi for the first time in May, and if I like it, will be moving there within the next couple of years. I've never wanted to move cross-country on a whim before, but the way this book describes the Coastal Bend area, it makes me want to! It provides information that you wouldn't normally find in a travel guide, everyday info that the normal tourist wouldn't care about (lists of radio stations, television channels, describes the library systems, newspapers, weekly & monthly magazines, etc.), though someone who is relocating would. It would appear, to my un-schooled eye, to be about as complete as it could get.