| Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures 2004. Corr. 2nd Edition Contributor(s): Galit, Elaine L. (Author), Simmons, Vikk (Author) |
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ISBN: 1589792025 ISBN-13: 9781589792029 Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2005 Annotation: Combines fascinating stories of Texas history with travel adventures around the state. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - South - West South Central (ar, La, Ok, Tx) - History | United States - State & Local - General |
| Dewey: 917.640 |
| LCCN: 2004021275 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.38" W x 8.5" (0.74 lbs) 227 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - South - Geographic Orientation - Texas |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Combining fascinating stories of Texas history with travel adventures around the state, Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures suggests where to go and what to see by tracking historical characters and events. The travel destinations echo the settlement of Texas, the battle for independence, the Alamo, cowboys, vacqueros, Buffalo Soldiers, shipwrecks, and cattle drives. Each chapter includes history, travel routes, best sights, best times to visit, lodging, dining, and sources for additional information. Families, visitors, travelers with a love of history, and teachers and students studying the required curriculum of the fourth grade in Texas schools will find this guide practical and user friendly. |