Louis H Campbell

Hico, Texas Louis H Campbell

In the northern gateway to the vast area of Texas lies the small town of Hico, Texas. Yet the history of Hico goes back to the 1850's when a group of settlers from Hico, Kentucky came and established a town near here. The arrival of the Cotton Belt Railroad was the catalyst for rapid growth in the town. Cattle and cotton were the prime commodities, as many folk seeking their futures came. In this completely fictional account, two young teenagers, brother and sister mistakenly take the wrong train out of St. Louis and find themselves abandoned in a little town with a big future. By circumstance, a hotel is just re-opening after a devastating fire that destroyed a block of businesses. Join Rufe and Ardella Sims in a coming of age tale for him and a delightful discovery for her. This books should be required reading for all early teens, but would be enjoyed by all adults who are literate. Amazing things can be learned by reading. This story is no exception to that. Discover other towns nearby, including Granbury, Fort Worth and Granbury with some interesting detail on each of those towns in the late 1890's. For a radical escape from that which is pumped out on television and on the internet, select a good book and settle down for an adventure. You will be glad you did!