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Who Was Lottie H. Hargrove?

Who was Lottie H. Hargrove, the author of Texas History in Rhyme? There's not a lot of information but I was able to dig up some interesting material. Be sure to check out Texas History Lessons on Substack as well. Visit the ...

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June 29, 2025

Who Was Lottie H. Hargrove?

Who was Lottie H. Hargrove, the author of Texas History in Rhyme? There's not a lot of information but I was able to dig up some interesting material. Be sure to check out Texas History Lessons on Substack as well. Visit the ...

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June 22, 2025

Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of Discovery and Missions

This episode shares the first section of Lottie H. Hargrove's 1910 book, Texas History in Rhyme . Visit and subscribe to the ⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠ . You can follow along with the text, get bonus content and help s...

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June 15, 2025

The Road To Ruin: The Music of the American Cowboy

This episode continues an exploration into the myth and music of the cowboy, specifically focusing on the work of John A. Lomax and J. Frank Dobie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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June 7, 2025

Cowboy Life in West Texas by John A. Lomax

One of the people that inspired J. Frank Dobie to devote his career to writing about Texas and preserving the stories and folk ways of the Southwest was John Avery Lomax. Lomax lived from 1867 to 1948 and during those years ...

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March 9, 2025

A Texan's Guide to Life -- J. Frank Dobie

This episode evaluates the life and work of J. Frank Dobie. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon . And a s...

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March 6, 2025

Bride Neill Taylor's Beginnings of the Texas State Historical Associa…

This episode shares a little bit more about the remarkable Bride Neill Taylor and presents her memories on the establishment of the TSHA in its entirety. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of ...

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Feb. 20, 2025

Bride Neill Taylor and the Foundation of the Texas State Historical A…

This episode concludes Bride Neill Taylor's historical sketch on the Texas State Historical Association. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History ...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Bride Neill Taylor and the Foundation of the Texas State Historical A…

This episode considers the significance of the establishment of the Texas Historical Association with the first hand account of Bride Neill Taylor, one of its pioneer members. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consid...

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Feb. 4, 2025

Blood Touching Blood by Derrick G. Jeter

Blood Touching Blood is a superb literary western written by Derrick G. Jeter. It follows the trials and tribulations of Colonel Pendleton and his cavalry command in west Texas. You can get a copy at Amazon or by visiting der...

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Dec. 16, 2024

The Founding Fathers at San Jacinto?

Episode 132 of the Texas History Lessons Podcast explores the influences of the Founding Era and the Founding Fathers. How many George Washington's fought for Texas? More than I expected. If you are enjoying Texas History Les...

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July 21, 2021

New Spotlight Artist Page! Finally

I've finally added a page for the THL spotlight artists.  It is still a work in progress.  Check it out and go listen to the great music of Mando Salas and Jerrod Flusche. Mando Salas - ROSMAND Mando Salas is a Texas Country musician a…

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Dec. 14, 2020

Additional Information on the Jumanos provided by Makowa De

It's a pleasure to share a couple of bits of information shared by a Jumano historian, Makowa De: 1.  I enjoyed lesson 9 obviously. I do want to make an observation however. When the Spanish arrived they did not have a sound in their vocabular…

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