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The ‘Legends’ (and some of the more ‘generalized lore’) contained in this book are based on the
‘Anecdotal Evidence’ (contributed by the General Public and Family Histories) collected by the
Authors over the course of their lifetimes.
***We would like to ‘Thank Everyone’ at the Aransas County Historical Society for their support and enthusiasm for our projects and for use of
their wonderful references and knowledge that make our endeavors possible.
***Also, a special ‘Thank You’ to Andy Rhodes and the Texas Historical Commission for granting us permission to reproduce their photos from the El Cópano site.
{All pictures in this document, unless specified otherwise, are for Editorial Use Only.}
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