In the German Hill Country of Texas memory is lived. By quirk of fate, this lovely region has become a repository for the yearnings of modern society to reinvent its past–a magnet for writers, artists, and people in search of a frontier heritage. The rugged landscape, rock farmhouses, hand-built stone fences, and carefully constructed towns have become part of an American dream.
To uncover this story, photojournalists Watriss and Baldwin began visiting the Hill Country in 1972 and lived there from 1978 to 1980. Their work portrays the impact of modern culture and the redefining of heritage and history in a corner of American life. The essay written by historian Lawrence Goodwyn, provides a provocative context for further interpretation.
Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Texas Photography Series.
Hardcover with dust jacket. Measures: 10.5 in x 9 in x .75 in.
Published in 1991 by Texas A&M University Press. Essay by Lawrence Goodwyn and photographs by Wendy Watriss and Fred Baldwin. Condition: Signed on inside by previous owner. Good condition, clear pages.
