Early Abilene

Resource Information

The work Early Abilene represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in San Francisco Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Early Abilene

Statement of responsibility

Jack E. North

Creator

• North, Jack E

Contributor

• hoopla digital

Subject

• Cities and towns -- Texas | Abilene -- Pictorial works
• Electronic books
• Texas -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Pictorial works
• Abilene (Tex.) -- History -- Pictorial works
• Texas -- History -- Pictorial works

Genre

• Pictorial works

Language

eng

Summary

During the 1870s, there was wondrous change in West Texas. The area was ripe for settlement, and as the Texas and Pacific Railroad pushed west from Fort Worth, towns began springing up along the tracks. Ranchers coming to the area took advantage of the vast grasslands, and the new arrival of settlers was the beginning of a town named Abilene. Deriving its namesake from the town of Abilene, Kansas, the locals hoped the city would become a shipping point for cattle on their way to eastern markets. The town has since grown to be one of West Texas's most thriving metropolitan areas. The city--which is home to Dyess Air Force Base--is also well known for its numerous parks, schools, universities, and historic neighborhoods that are enjoyed by its 120,000 residents

Cataloging source

Midwest

Dewey number

976.4727

Index

no index present

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Images of America

Target audience

adult