Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Texas History

by Ingham, Donna

• ISBN13: 9780762727063
• ISBN10: 0762727063
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-10
• Publisher: Globe Pequot

Summary

at the badly behavea characters who shaped the history of Texas through their deeds and misdeeds

Author Biography

Texan Donna Ingham is a professional storyteller who performs and leads workshops across her home state of Texas. Ingham's repertoire includes original stories and tales based on history, folklore, and outrageous lies. She has five audio recordings and is listed as a Texas Touring Artist by the Texas Commission on the Arts and a Heartland Arts Fund Regional Artist through the Mid-America Arts Alliance. Ingham lives in Spicewood, Texas, with her husband, Jerry, and has one son, Christopher.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. iv
Introduction	p. v
Jean Lafitte, Privateer Smuggler	p. 1
Jim Bowie, Flawed Hero	p. 11
Pamelia Mann, Feisty Madam	p. 21
Mirabeau B. Lamar, Empire Dreamer	p. 31
Judge Roy Bean, Law West of the Pecos	p. 41
Leander McNelly, Unconventional Ranger	p. 51
Belle Starr, The Bandit Queen	p. 62
Sam Bass, Texas Robin Hood	p. 72
John Wesley Hardin, Gunslinger Lawyer	p. 85
O. Henry, Writer of Stories	p. 96
Gregorio Cortez, Man on the Run	p. 107
Miriam Amanda "Ma" Ferguson, First Woman Governor of Texas	p. 119
H. L. Hunt, Oil Tycoon	p. 129
George B. Parr, The Duke of Duval	p. 140
Bonnie Parker, Outlaw Partner	p. 151
Madalyn Murray O'Hair, Political Activist	p. 161
Lee Harvey Oswald, Alleged Assassin	p. 171
Charles Whitman, Tower Sniper	p. 183
Bibliography	p. 193
Index	p. 208
About the Author	p. 216
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