The Lone Star Fair - Paperback

by Chad Peters (Author)

The Lone Star Fair

History remembers the Alamo. The Texas Rangers. The Six Flags that have flown over Texas. Every Texan knows the defiant cry, "Come and Take It." But one of the greatest stories in Texas was nearly forgotten.

In 1852, thousands journeyed to the remote Gulf Coast settlement of Corpus Christi for an event unlike anything the young state had ever witnessed.

Immigrants searching for a new beginning, Native tribes, land speculators, merchants, gamblers, adventurers, and families from across the frontier all answered the same invitation. They came to a windswept settlement on the Texas coast, drawn by the extraordinary vision of Henry Lawrence Kinney, the entrepreneur determined to transform a struggling trading post into the next great city of Texas.

Among them is Reece Harrison, a young Irish immigrant carrying little more than his past, his determination, and the hope that somewhere on the frontier a man can begin again.

As the Lone Star Fair unfolds, fortunes are won and lost, friendships are forged, loyalties are tested, and lives become forever intertwined.

Inspired by one of the most remarkable true stories in Texas history, The Lone Star Fair vividly recreates the people, cultures, conflicts, and ambitions that gave birth to Corpus Christi. Rich in authentic historical detail and unforgettable characters, it is a sweeping frontier adventure built upon events that actually happened.

Perfect for fans of James A. Michener, Larry McMurtry, and Louis L'Amour, The Lone Star Fair blends authentic Texas history with compelling characters, frontier adventure, and the untold story behind the birth of one of America's most unique coastal cities.