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Did you know that some of the towns in Texas mimic the names and characteristics of cities and even countries from around the world? It even has towns named after mythical places like Avalon and planets in space, like Mars and Pluto. Beginning with a calligram (or a shape poem), shaped to outline the borders of the state of Texas, Wayne Moore’s Texas International and Interplanetary Travel Guide sets the stage for people who live in Texas to travel the world and beyond this planet. Is it possible? Perhaps whimsically so, but it’s always fun to dream and aspire to greater things, don’t you think? Imagine a road trip to one of the most unusually named places in Texas. It’s sure to be a real adventure, perhaps one laced with humor, or dripping with tragedy and fear. You don’t have to leave Texas to travel the world or to travel through space.
Wayne Moore’s book, Texas International and Interplanetary Travel Guide, is a unique travel guide basically about Texas, but from an unusual point of view, one that is both international and interstellar. Using poems and stories, mostly anecdotes, the author takes the reader on a fascinating road trip through the state of Texas, visiting some unusually named communities. The book is well organized, listing and discussing each town within its geographic region. Each town description includes a brief history, how it acquired its name, some interesting tidbits, a map showing its location within the State, and usually a photograph. Even if you don’t plan on traveling through and touring Texas, this book makes an intriguing read.
