Reviews
What a treasure Corpus Christi has in Murphy Givens. Weekly in both the paper and on public radio, he brings some bit of the past to life for us. Like renowned journalist/historians David Halberstam or Harrison Salisbury, Murphy delves into what made a region unique; it is our good fortune that the region he chose is South Texas. Periodically, therefore, we get to meet such dynamic individuals as Ada Wilson, Roy Miller and Richard King - and in a small way, through Murphy, we understand how they are affecting us today. One of the most generous historians I have ever known, Murphy Givens welcomes new insights and appreciates additional facts. We are lucky to have him. - Mary Jo O'Rear, Author of "Storm Over the Bay"
Synopsis
The Corpus Christi Caller-Times each week features a column on South Texas history by Murphy Givens. These articles on people, places and events of years gone by are eagerly awaited each Wednesday. Columns III is the third compilation of such articles, with columns from 2014 and 2015 included in this volume. They tell of adventurers, outlaws, settlers, cowboys, ranchers and pioneers who came to the Coastal Bend of Texas, struggling against nature and their fellow man to make their homes and livelihoods. This collection of 102 newspaper columns includes 164 photographs and maps, source notes and a full index., The Corpus Christi Caller-Times each week features a column on South Texas history by Murphy Givens. These articles on people, places and events of years gone by are eagerly awaited each Wednesday. Columns III is the third compilation of such articles, with columns from 2014 and 2015 included in this volume.
