Following emancipation, those freed began meeting shortly thereafter at Comanche Crossing near Mexia to celebrate.  It was here the term “Juneteenth” was first used.  Land was later purchased and renamed Booker T. Washington Park where celebrations continue.  That alone makes this book historically significant but is much more than an explanation of how the Juneteenth holiday was named.  It is a melting pot of history with human interest stories about Indians, Mexicans, Anglos, Jews and Blacks. And it fills in important history about the Mexi

a oil boom.  Included are seven maps and 144 photographs including some rare oilfield photos.

Austin: Eakin Publications, 1985. 1st edition. 332 pages. Hardcover book with dustjacket both in VERY GOOD condition.  SIGNED with non-personal generic inscription.