GmagicB ) opined:

> If this has been discussed here previously, apologies in
> advance:
>
> I took a great book with me on the plane to Philadelphia
> last week, "The Legends of Texas Barbecue" by Robb Walsh.
>
> This is a terrific book both as a recipe resource and
> simply as a history of how the cuisine developed here in
> Texas. The prose is fluid and entertaining, weaving the
> history of Texas barbecue, with tales of historic barbecues
> and barbecue-ists.
>
> Best of all however, is the wonderful selection of black
> and white photos that are sprinkled throughout the book.
> Those of you who have traveled Texas and stopped in at some
> of the fmous places here, Smitty's, Mueller's, Kreuz
> Market, et cetera, will especially enjoy them. They evoke
> earlier times beautifully.
>
> Definitely a worthwhile read and an excellent addition to
> any Q-ist's library. If you get a chance to read it, you
> will not be disappointed.
>

I will second this recommendation. I finally picked up a copy
today after reading most of it in 30 minute installments waiting
at Barnes & Noble for my son's guitar lesson at a next door
music store.

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