Stories by the Texan folklorist and historian, Lawrence Clayton. He chronicled the history of the Clear Fork Country - the stretch of land cut by the clear fork of the Brazos river. His tales tell of area ranches and the men who built them, valuable as records of the state's history.

Before his death in December of 2000, Dr. Clayton worked diligently to see that this history - these unique tales - remained available to all who are interested (and to some who don't yet know it). This volume goes a long way toward honoring his wishes, and we are all better off for it."