The Portable Handbook of Texas, The Texas State Historical Association, edited by Roy Barkley & Mark F. Odintz, 2000

The Portable Handbook of Texas, edited by Roy Barkley and Mark F. Odintz and published by the Texas State Historical Association in 2000, is a single-volume condensed edition of The New Handbook of Texas (1996). Drawing from the definitive six-volume encyclopedia, this portable reference presents a comprehensive yet accessible overview of Texas history, geography, and culture, with concise entries on the state’s people, places, and events—an essential companion for anyone interested in the rich heritage of Texas.

The Portable Handbook of Texas, edited by Roy Barkley & Mark F. Odintz.

Published by the Texas State Historical Association, Austin, Texas, 2000. First edition.

A near fine condition, substantial hardback (weighing around 2.8kg). With black cloth spine with gilt titles and grey paper over boards. The colour dustjacket is near fine (some age spotting to reverse). All soundly bound.

Text is clean and bright throughout. Illustrated in black and white.

Text in English.

ix + (1) + 1072pp.

Dimensions: Approximately 285mm high x 223mm wide x 55mm deep.

Approximate weight: 18kg (unpacked).