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Paris and Lamar Counties were first settled by Americans during the Republic of Texas period, but their history stretches back into dim antiquity--as local Indian mounds testify. Although it was never a cow town, Paris was once home to one of the Old West's most famous cattle barons. It was never as lawless as other Western towns, but Frank James, whose brother was the infamous Jesse, at one time called Paris home. Although Paris has undergone a number of devastating natural and economic tragedies, its citizens have never given up on themselves or their city.
Timothy G Grammer
Timothy G. Grammer received his master's degree in European history and doctorate in transatlantic history from the University of Texas at Arlington. He teaches history at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. He lives in the Dallas area with his Paris-native wife, Janet, and their five dogs. Coauthor Jim Bell was born and raised in Paris, Texas, and is a graduate of the University of Texas. He is a REALTOR(R) in Paris who is active in the community.
James Stuart Bell
James Stuart Bell is a Christian publishing veteran and the owner of Whitestone Communications, a literary development agency. He is the editor of many story collections, including the Cup of Comfort, Life Savors, and Extraordinary Answers to Prayer series, and the coauthor of numerous books in the Idiot's Guide series. He and his wife live in a western suburb of Chicago.
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