General and Monaville, Texas - Joe Bax

JOE BAX, rancher, lawyer, author A few months ago I was browsing a B&N bookstore and saw an interesting book.  It was short so I picked it up and began reading its 168 pages.  Finished it before I left the store.  Reconstruction period Texas with the old man and his family patching things together until racial strife emerges. The story reveals a portion of Texas not often revealed - many in Texas besides the previous slaves really didn't like the degradation of the institution and the lingering virulence.  The story is tight and moves well.  It's good for the young reader as well as adults.  Get a copy. http://www.emeraldbookcompany.com/authors/bax/ Other reviews: http://texas-history-page.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-of-general-and-monaville-texas.html http://irenewatson.typepad.com/readerviews/2009/08/the-general-and-monaville-texas.html http://detweilermom.blogspot.com/2010/04/general-and-monaville-texas-by-joa-g.html