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A History Lover's Guide to Galveston

Author : Tristan Smith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1540260070
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Galveston written by Tristan Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide through the history of the Playground of the Southwest. Established in 1839, Galveston was the largest city in Texas for much of the state's early history. The island city has hosted the likes of Cabeza de Vaca, Jean Lafitte, Sam Houston, Jack Johnson, King Vidor, and Sam Maceo. A strategic target during the Civil War and military stronghold during both World Wars, Galveston endured through countless calamities, including the most damaging hurricane to hit the United States. From historic mansions to long-hidden outposts of the vice district, author Tristan Smith surveys the best places to catch a glimpse of the Oleander City's past, whether that comes in the form of museum treasure or Seawall panorama.

Galveston

Author : David G. McComb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781461957485
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (574 download)

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Download or read book Galveston written by David G. McComb and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History Lover's Guide to Houston

Author : Tristan Smith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439669368
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Houston written by Tristan Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the history of the Bayou City for Texans, visitors and armchair tourists alike. Houston earned its international reputation as a hub for space flight and the oil industry. But visitors don't need to search out the secrets of the stars or the depths of the earth to experience the impressive legacy of the nation's fourth-largest city. Traverse the streets of downtown and find historic treasures from antebellum Texas. Venture to the outskirts to find the world’s “Eighth Wonder,” as well as the globe’s tallest stone monument and one of its largest ports. Discover why the town’s exceptional heritage of innovation, industry and architecture has sparked a movement to uncover and embrace its historic structures. Join Tristan Smith for an in-depth exploration of Houston’s historic wards.

Galveston

Author : David G. McComb
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292793219
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Galveston written by David G. McComb and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful history of the island city on Texas’s Gulf Coast and its survival through times of piracy, plague, civil war, and devastating natural disaster. On the Gulf edge of Texas between land and sea stands Galveston Island. Shaped continually by wind and water, it is one of earth’s ongoing creations, where time is forever new. Here, on the shoreline, embraced by the waves, a person can still feel the heartbeat of nature. And yet, for all the idyllic possibilities, Galveston’s history has been anything but tranquil. Across Galveston’s sands have walked Indians, pirates, revolutionaries, the richest men of nineteenth-century Texas, soldiers, sailors, bootleggers, gamblers, prostitutes, physicians, entertainers, engineers, and preservationists. Major events in the island’s past include hurricanes, yellow fever, smuggling, vice, the Civil War, the building of a medical school and port, raids by the Texas Rangers, and, always, the struggle to live in a precarious location. Galveston: A History is an engrossing account that also explores the role of technology and the often contradictory relationship between technology and the city, providing a guide to both Galveston history and the dynamics of urban development.

A History Lover's Guide to Florida

Author : James C. Clark
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439671397
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Florida written by James C. Clark and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explorers and pirates, hurricanes and shipwrecks, movie stars and presidents—a journey through Florida’s history and a guide to the places it happened. More than any other state (except Nevada), Florida is a state of transplants—where a quarter of the population comes from outside the US, and a third comes from other states. Thanks to its famous beaches and tourist attractions, it’s often thought of as more a destination than a home...even for those who live there. In spite of this—or perhaps because of it—the Sunshine State has one of the richest histories in the nation. Decades before the Pilgrims, the Spanish celebrated Thanksgiving in Florida. Centuries before the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York, the holiday was celebrated in St. Augustine, where urban renewal was underway when Jamestown settlers arrived. In this lively guide, James Clark offers a lifetime of places to explore and facts to fascinate, tracing the state’s long and colorful history from Pensacola to the Florida Keys. You’ll find photos, illustrations, and detailed lists of 10 forts, 10 wars, 5 flags that flew over Florida, 40 historic landmarks, 50 museums, and much more.

History Lover's Guide to Austin, A

Author : Jason Weems
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467145475
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book History Lover's Guide to Austin, A written by Jason Weems and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness the rise of a metropolis from the tiny frontier outpost of Waterloo into a world leader in culture and technology. Discover the lost treasure of Shoal Creek in Pease Park or just a sense of inner peace amid the koi ponds and waterfalls of the Zilker Botanical Garden. Like the bats of Congress Avenue, navigate Austin neighborhoods by sound, taking cues from Stevie Ray Vaughan's beloved guitar and Angelina Eberly's city-saving cannon. Award-winning tour guide Jason Weems charts a course through Austin's heritage, treading the back streets stalked by a serial killer and the stately halls of the Texas State History Museum.

A History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor

Author : Brian Armstrong
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439672598
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor written by Brian Armstrong and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bar Harbor has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of Maine's most popular destinations. This tour goes beyond the typical travel guide to explore its fascinating historical sites in detail. A trail of existing buildings and monuments provides a backdrop for an unconventional history of places, people and events, with many previously unpublished photographs and untold entertaining stories. Discover the changes wrought by the world wars, the Spanish influenza, Prohibition and the Fire of 1947. Tour the Way Bak Ball, La Rochelle, the Casino and the Wharf. From Bar Harbor's first African American sea captain to the story of the two Miss Shannons, author Brian Armstrong offers a fascinating look into the history behind some of Bar Harbor's most famous landmarks.

Lost Galveston

Author : Brian M. Davis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738566849
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Lost Galveston written by Brian M. Davis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly 200 years, a permanent settlement at the mouth of Galveston Bay has welcomed pirates, sailors, immigrants, and visitors from around the world. As Galveston grew, its buildings were visible signs of the city's prosperity and the talent of its craftsmen. For many, this city was a gateway to America and an inspiration of what other communities in Texas and the Southwest would become. Although Galveston has thousands of historic buildings remaining, many have been lost to the elements and development over the years. Buildings such as the ones found within these pages define the character of our city and its culture.

Historic Cemeteries of Houston and Galveston

Author : Tristan Smith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439678545
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Book Synopsis Historic Cemeteries of Houston and Galveston by : Tristan Smith

Download or read book Historic Cemeteries of Houston and Galveston written by Tristan Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Tristan Smith offers an insightful guide through two dozen of Houston and Galveston's most historic cemeteries. Houston and Galveston's historic cemeteries lie scattered amongst the neighborhoods and thoroughfares of the nation's fourth largest city. Some of these portals to the past nestle in hidden pockets of the bustling metropolis. Other cemeteries carve out the kind of contemplative sanctuary that rivals the city's largest greenspaces. Explore the burial grounds around the Bayou City, where astronauts, musicians, movie stars and civic leaders rest alongside rogues, scoundrels and murderers.

Walking Historic Galveston

Author : Jan Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781934645796
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book Walking Historic Galveston written by Jan Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking Historic Galveston: A Guide to its Neighborhoods is the city's first practical, comprehensive walking guide of the Island's most concentrated historic areas with interesting anecdotes about the people of their past. Written in a very readable voice, the book is designed for the Everyman who wanders the city streets and wonders about the inside human stories of those who lived, loved, and worked in the unusual buildings that survived them. Fifth generation Galvestonian JAN JOHNSON has been seriously studying the Island's rich history as a Tour Guide since 1982. Based on her driving tours, Walking Historic Galveston: A Guide to Its Neighborhoods offers walker-friendly routes of portions of nine distinct districts recognized as historical on the Island.

History Lover's Guide to Norfolk, A

Author : Jaclyn Spainhour
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467147176
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book History Lover's Guide to Norfolk, A written by Jaclyn Spainhour and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begun in the seventeenth century as a small settlement nestled along the Elizabeth River, Norfolk had grown into a vibrant port city by the Revolutionary War. The city spread out from early neighborhoods like the Freemason District into nineteenth-century enclaves like Ghent along the Hague. Twentieth-century Norfolk was marked by its development into a bustling Navy town. Journey through the vibrant past of this multifaceted locale, guided by expert authors from local museums, historical organizations and city institutions. Walk the city's most historic neighborhoods and learn the history of its beachside communities. End with suggestions of places to eat and play that evoke traces of Norfolk's past. Crack open these pages to learn that Virginia is truly for history lovers.

Galveston Burning

Author : James F. Anderson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439673802
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Galveston Burning written by James F. Anderson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1821, when Jean Lafitte sailed away from a burning Campeche, the history of Galveston has often been wreathed in smoke. Over the next century, one inferno breached the walls of Moro Castle, while another reduced forty-two blocks of the residential district to ash. Recognizing the importance of protecting the city, concerted efforts were made to establish the first paid fire department, create a city waterworks and regulate construction standards. Yet even with all the forethought and planning, rogue fires continued to consume architectural gems like Nicholas Clayton's Electric Pavilion. Author James F. Anderson explores the lessons that Galveston has learned from its fiery past in order to safeguard its future.

Galveston Seawall Chronicles

Author : Kimber Fountain
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439660530
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Galveston Seawall Chronicles written by Kimber Fountain and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along Galveston's Gulf Coast runs a seventeen-foot-high, ten-mile-long protective barrier--a response to the nation's all-time deadliest natural disaster. The seawall remains a stoic protector more than a century later, shielding the island from much more than physical destruction. As the foundation of Seawall Boulevard, this structure created an entirely new tourism industry that buoyed the city's economy through war, the Great Depression and hurricanes. Adapting to the cultural trends and political movements that defined the past century, the seawall represents the unbreakable spirit of Galveston's resilient population and provides a fascinating glimpse into bygone times.

Galveston

Author : Gary Cartwright
Publisher : TCU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780875651903
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book Galveston written by Gary Cartwright and published by TCU Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Number eighteen: The TCU Press Chisholm Trail Series of significant books dealing with Texas, its life and history.

Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2020

Author : Erin Foster
Publisher : The Unofficial Guides
ISBN 13 : 1628091096
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2020 written by Erin Foster and published by The Unofficial Guides. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to Disney’s Cruise Line The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line by Erin Foster with Len Testa and Ritchey Halphen describes the best of Disney’s ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, top-notch children’s activities, and Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean. The book also lists which on-board entertainment and restaurants should be skipped, including recommendations on what to do instead. Along the way, this indispensable travel companion shows how to save money; choose the right stateroom, ship, and itinerary; and get to and from the cruise with ease. The guide also provides full coverage of the Disney-run European river cruises and includes itinerary and port guides.

Explorer's Guide Galveston, South Padre Island & The Texas Gulf Coast

Author : Alex Wukman
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581570392
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (815 download)

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Download or read book Explorer's Guide Galveston, South Padre Island & The Texas Gulf Coast written by Alex Wukman and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2008-01-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history."—National Geographic Traveler. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include: Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more! A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundry mats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information. Maps of regions and locales. From the sea border with Mexico to the Louisiana shore, the coast of Texas is rich in history, recreation, and natural and architectural beauty and is a major destination for both Texans and non-Texans alike.

Beyond the Beaten Paths

Author : Jan Johnson
Publisher : Eakin Press
ISBN 13 : 9781935632351
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (323 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Beaten Paths written by Jan Johnson and published by Eakin Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jan Johnson's second guide book begins where the first left off, with an ambitious goal of including all that was left out of the first in touring Galveston, Texas. Readers will travel the Island's streets from the port to the gulf, meandering in and out of the East End before walking two areas: one of the downtown "Arts and Entertainment" Post Office District and the Broadway Cemetery. Driving west to the airport through middle-class neighborhoods, the driving guide will lead you "Down the Island" to Jamaica Beach, then return you via a circuitous route to the very eastern tip of the Seawall. Along the way, happy wanderers will encounter the usual colorful and somewhat infamous characters who pepper the Island's past set among many vintage images.