The Bench and Bar of Waco and McLennan County 1849-1976

Bookseller

Texas Star Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

011225

Title

The Bench and Bar of Waco and McLennan County 1849-1976

Author

McSwain, Betty Ann McCartney, Editor

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Very Good

Jacket Condition

Very Good

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First Edition

Publisher

Waco-McLennan County Bar Auxiliary for the Bicentennial

Place of Publication

Waco, TX

Date Published

1976

Size

4to - over 9¾" - 12&

Keywords

Texas Lawyers, Texas History, McLennan County

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Texas Cities; Texas County Histories;

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