JIM KIMMEL is professor of geography and former Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Southwestern Studies at Texas State University in San Marcos. He is also the director of the university’s Research Center for River Recreation and Tourism. His previous book, which also featured the photography of JERRY TOUCHSTONE KIMMEL, was The San Marcos: A River’s Story (Texas A&M University Press, 2006).
"Popular histories occasionally sacrifice detail for accessibility,
but this text infuses its descriptions with information about the
scientific, cultural, and historical nature of the river that is
both digestible and comprehensive. Kimmel maintains a level of
informality and openness that is both effective and appropriate. A
love for the land and a desire to make its history known transcends
the text itself. Exploring the Brazos River: From Beginning to End
affords a very good introduction to a system that is both complex
and understudied. The book is well-written and well-researched.
Moreover, it succeeds in making the riverscape a place that can be
experienced on a personal level. This text should be mandatory
reading for anybody interested in the waterways of Texas."--Kenna
Lang Archer, Southwestern Historical Quarterly--Kenna Lang Archer
"Southwestern Historical Quarterly" (8/21/2012 12:00:00 AM)
"The author does a marvelous job of guiding us along the entire
route of the Brazos. The author points out key features of the
river and the landscape. He thoughtfully lists state parks,
historical landmarks, and places to visit. By using this single
river the Kimmels provide the reader with a cross section of the
state. The book is a fun read and is a welcome companion."--Richard
Lankow, Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
--Richard Lankow "Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of
Texas" (3/12/2013 12:00:00 AM)
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