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Galveston Chronicles
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Author : Donald Willett
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013-08-13
Galveston Chronicles written by Donald Willett and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-13 with Photography categories.
Named for Bernardo de Galvez and established in 1839, Galveston measures just over two hundred square miles. In early Texas history, however, it was actually the largest city in the Lone Star State, as well as a hugely important port that would become a strategic target during the Civil War. The Oleander City survived the depredations of war and flourished, a resilience it would also display in the wake of the devastating hurricane of 1900. From early cannibals and pirates to the woman suffrage movement and Nazi POWs, Galveston's amazing story continues to evolve today. Join thirteen of Texas's most noted scholars and historians as they share this remarkable island history.
The Galveston Chronicles
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Author : Audra Martin D'Aroma
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-02
The Galveston Chronicles written by Audra Martin D'Aroma and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02 with Fiction categories.
Galveston through the eyes of women whose lives were closely intertwined with the history of the Island.
Galveston Chronicles
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Author : Donald Willett
language : en
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Release Date : 2013-08-13
Galveston Chronicles written by Donald Willett and has been published by History Press Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-13 with History categories.
Galveston Seawall Chronicles
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Author : Kimber Fountain
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2017-05-08
Galveston Seawall Chronicles written by Kimber Fountain and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-08 with History categories.
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.
Unforgettable Galveston Characters
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Author : Jan Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2018-09-24
Unforgettable Galveston Characters written by Jan Johnson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-24 with History categories.
From financiers of the Texas Revolution to contestants in the Pageant of Pulchritude, the shores of Galveston enticed and cultivated a host of memorable men and women. Bishops and bookies, concert pianists and cotton tycoons--all left an indelible print on their remarkable home. Magnolia Willis Sealy and the members of the Women's Health Protective Association reshaped the ravages of the Great Storm into the glories of the Oleander City. The benevolent activism of Norris Wright Cuney transformed the social landscape, while actress Charlotte Walker and painter Boyer Gonzales Sr. extended the island's cultural reach abroad. Jan Johnson keeps company with Galveston's most fascinating characters.
A History Lover S Guide To Galveston
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Author : Tristan Smith
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2024-03-04
A History Lover S Guide To Galveston written by Tristan Smith and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-04 with Travel categories.
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.
Maceos And The Free State Of Galveston The An Authorized History
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Author : Kimber Fountain
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2020
Maceos And The Free State Of Galveston The An Authorized History written by Kimber Fountain and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with History categories.
Throughout the long and colorful history of Galveston, no name has embodied the "Spirit of the Island" quite like the name Maceo. Two penniless Sicilian immigrants rose from modest beginnings to lead an entire city to prosperity, yet the nature of their industry and its abrupt and embarrassing end resulted in a legacy cloaked in stereotypes and rumor. For nearly forty years, Sam and Rose Maceo ruled a far-reaching underground economy of illegal booze and gambling but used their influence to infuse the "Free State of Galveston" with glamour, fame and fortune--a vision later used as a template for Las Vegas. The island city responded in kind, and its acceptance of the Maceos insulated their empire for decades. Pairing personal interviews of living descendants with her own meticulous research, Kimber Fountain lifts the veil on the Maceo family's closely guarded heritage.
A Furious Sky The Five Hundred Year History Of America S Hurricanes
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Author : Eric Jay Dolin
language : en
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
Release Date : 2020-08-04
A Furious Sky The Five Hundred Year History Of America S Hurricanes written by Eric Jay Dolin and has been published by Liveright Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-04 with History categories.
Washington Post • 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2020 Finalist • Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction Kirkus Reviews • Best Nonfiction Books of 2020 Library Journal • Best Science & Technology Books of 2020 Booklist • 10 Top Sci-Tech Books of 2020 New York Times Book Review • Editor's Choice With A Furious Sky, best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin tells the history of America itself through its five-hundred-year battle with the fury of hurricanes. In this “compelling” chronicle (New York Times Book Review), Eric Jay Dolin tells the history of America through its battles with hurricanes.Weaving together tales of tragedy and folly, of heroism and scientific progress, best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin shows how hurricanes have time and again determined the course of American history, from the nameless storms that threatened the New World voyages to our own era of global warming and megastorms. Along the way, Dolin introduces a rich cast of unlikely heroes, and forces us to reckon with the reality that future storms will likely be worse, unless we reimagine our relationship with the planet.
Galveston S Red Light District
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Author : Kimber Fountain
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2018-08-20
Galveston S Red Light District written by Kimber Fountain and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-20 with History categories.
A local historian recounts nearly seventy years of seduction and scandal along the Texas Gulf Coast in this lively chronicle of Galveston’s notorious past. Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston, Texas, was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy and infamous red-light district. Called simply “The Line,” the unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came alive every night with wild parties and generous offerings of love for sale. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, The Line was a stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape until it was finally shut down in the 1950s. But ridding Galveston of prostitution would prove much more difficult than putting a padlock on the front door. In Galveston’s Red Light District, Texas historian Kimber Fountain pursues the sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.
Galveston S Red Light District A History Of The Line
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Author : Kimber Fountain
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2018
Galveston S Red Light District A History Of The Line written by Kimber Fountain and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with History categories.
Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy and infamous red-light district. Called simply "The Line," the unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came alive every night with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love. A stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years, it finally shut down in the late 1950s. But ridding Galveston of prostitution would prove much more difficult than putting a padlock on the front door. Kimber Fountain pursues the sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.