Summary of Annette Gordon-Reed's On Juneteenth

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The image of Texas is dominated by the Cowboy, the Rancher, and the Oilman, who are typically White men. What this means for everyone who lives in Texas and is not a White man is part of what I hope to explore in the essays of this book. #2 The Big Thicket, an area in eastern Texas, is home to 75 percent of North America’s bird species. It is also the home of the Rancher, the Cowboy, and the Oilman, figures th