Costco to Host Book SIgning for Local Round Rock Author

CEDAR PARK, Texas - May 13, 2014 - PRLog -- The community once known for education and agriculture is now equally renowned for technology and trade, and is captured in the pictorial history book, Round Rock.  Featuring more than 200 vintage images dating back to 1851 as settlers made their home in the area known for a distinctive rock formation; Round Rock was penned by local author and long-time resident Bob Brinkman.

Round Rock can serve as a handy and affordable teaching tool for students or newcomers.  The book is the story of the area’s development, through which a common thread has been the citizens’ pride in their hometown. Round Rock is the tale of a once-quiet village that evolved into a vibrant city

Highlights of Round Rock:

·    Historic views of Round Rock schools, businesses, churches, houses and individuals

·    In addition to photographs, the book includes copies of material culture such as maps, letters, handwritten postcards and newspapers

·    It encourages exploration of the community, as the reader can compare historic views of buildings still standing and appreciate where the landscape has changed

·    A focus on people and places that have made Round Rock the city it is today

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Costco

4601 183A Toll Rd., Cedar Park TX 78613

When:  Friday, May 30^th, 2013; 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888)-313-2665.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Round Rock

by Bob Brinkman

Images of America Series

128 pages/ softcover

Available: August 4, 2008