Explores the very best of Texas geography, Texas history, and Texas personalities. In a state so famous for its pride, Taylor manages to write an exceptionally honest, witty, and wise book about Texas past and Texas present. It is a story of men and women and places that have made the state great. From a small-town radio host to tight-fisted West Texas ranchers, and even to Taylor's own family members, his subjects paint a profound and dynamic picture.