This is one of the worst books I have ever read. I can't believe that the author of "Centennial" and "Tales of the South Pacific" could put his name on such dreck.The problem lies in its unremitting bias, manifesting itself as intellectual contortions in the cause of presenting everything Texas in its best possible light. Those Klansmen? Solid citizens protecting the decent people of the community. That swindling fraud? One of the colorful characters who make Texas history so appealing.I could barely keep myself from vomiting.