Charles Schreiner, General Merchandise The Story of a Country Store

""Charles Schreiner, General Merchandise: The Story Of A Country Store"" is a book written by James Evetts Haley that chronicles the history of a legendary general store in Texas. The store, which was founded in 1869 by Charles Schreiner, became a hub of commerce and community for the surrounding rural area. The book details the challenges and triumphs of running a general store in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the impact of the railroad, the rise of chain stores, and the Great Depression. It also explores the personal life of Charles Schreiner, including his philanthropy and his role in shaping the development of the Texas Hill Country. Through interviews with Schreiner's descendants, archival research, and personal anecdotes, Haley paints a vivid picture of a bygone era and the enduring legacy of one of Texas' most iconic country stores.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.