| A Marmac Guide to Houston and Galveston: 6th Edition Contributor(s): Kearney, Syd (Author) |
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ISBN: 1589805488 ISBN-13: 9781589805484 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2008 Annotation: The perfect guide with which to explore these two great cities' richly shared histories in war and peace, boom and bust, clear weather and storms. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - South - General |
| Dewey: 917.64 |
| Series: Marmac Guide to Houston & Galveston |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.4" W x 8.26" (0.75 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Texas - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - South - Locality - Houston, Texas |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: While Houston has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its development into an increasingly international business center, coastal Galveston retains the history and charm of its past. Business travelers to both cities and new residents of the area will enjoy the sites, restaurants, accommodations, and other features listed in this new edition. Attractions include AstroWorld, the Astrodome, the Museum of Print History and Graphic Art, NASA Space Center, the Port of Houston, Sam Houston Memorial Park, and more. This volume provides self-guided walking tours to the major attractions and detailed information on dozens of activities. Helpful information on historical districts plus a list of attractions, maps, photos, and charts can help make a visit more enjoyable. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kearney, Syd: - A native Texan and longtime Houston resident, Syd Kearney is an award-winning travel writer, photographer, and editor. Her journeys around the globe have been chronicled in articles and photographs that have appeared in newspapers across the country. |