Fort Worth’s TCU Press began in 1947 to expand upon TCU’s core mission through the discovery, development, and dissemination of knowledge by the publication of significant, relevant, and innovative titles in the areas of history and literature of Texas and the American West, with a distinct focus on the discovery and preservation of local history. Here is a selection of six TCU Press staff picks, bestsellers, and all-around favorite new releases.
The Balmis Expedition: The Spanish Empire’s War Against Smallpox
While the Spanish are often remembered for bringing smallpox to the new world, little credit is given for their attempts to eradicate it.
The River Nuts: Down the Nueces with One Stroke
Author and outdoorsman Avrel Seale details his struggles to return to a normal life after a debilitating stroke at age 50.
Fort Worth Then: The Art of Samuel P. Ziegler
Ziegler’s drawings of early Twentieth Century Fort Worth provide rare glimpses of the rapid and sweeping changes happening to the city prior to World War II.
A Reading Partner for Emerald
Emerald is a bright green lizard who lives in a library and likes to read, but she’s lonely. Won’t you help her find a reading partner?
First With Guns
Inspired by Vietnam War classics like Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried and Karl Marlantes’s Matterhorn, First with Guns is a thought-provoking exploration of personal identity set amidst a war and an era that forever altered American identity
Chalk Dust: Reflections from a Teacher’s First Year
Nothing could prepare Curby Alexander for the trials and triumphs that awaited in his first year as a teacher. Told with humor and grace, Chalk Dust is more than just a memoir; it's a testament to the indomitable spirit of educators and the immeasurable impact they can have on the lives of others.
