"The sketches expand on some well-known stories, but are more important when focused on previously untold accounts, particularly of the city's minority communities. They add flesh and humanity to the Fort Worth saga."--Quentin McGown, author of Remembering Fort Worth and Historic Photos of Fort Worth

"I learned at least a little in every chapter and a lot in most chapters. Readers who have not immersed themselves in Fort Worth history will learn even more than I did."--Mike Nichols, author of Lost Fort Worth

"While hogs ran wild in the streets, Longhair Jim Courtright was gunned down in front of the White Elephant Saloon, the spectacular Spring Palace burned, photographer Charles Swartz stepped into the path of the Katy Flyer while on a job, diamonds were stolen from Thistle Hill, the cattle baron mansion, and Fort Worth became the candy-making capital of the Southwest. Fort Worth Stories is a feast of good writing by a native son who shares his love of hometown and history with us."--Ron Tyler, Director (retired), Amon Carter Museum of American Art