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Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures 2004. Corr. 2nd ed. Edition
Author(s): Elaine Galit (Author)
- Publisher: Gtt
- Publication Date: 3 Mar. 2005
- Edition: 2004. Corr. 2nd ed.
- Language: English
- Print length: 248 pages
- ISBN-10: 1589792025
- ISBN-13: 9781589792029
Book Description
Combining fascinating stories of Texas history with travel adventures around the state, this book suggests where to go and what to see throughout the state by following the trails of historical characters and events. Their travel destinations echo the settlement of Texas, the battle for independence, the Alamo, cowboys, vaqueros, Buffalo Soldiers, shipwrecks, and cattle drives.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“the perfect travel companion for those in search of interesting sites across the state.” “Even lifelong residents will likely learn some thing new.”–Elaine L. Galit and Vikk Simons “Fort Worth Star-Telegram”
Maps, recommended lodgings, black-and-white photographs, detailed notes and much more make a “must-have” for the Texas sightseer.– “Bookwatch”
About the Author
Elaine L. Galit and Vikk Simmons are co-authors of Exploring Houston with Children (2001) and Exploring the Arts and Culture of Houston with Children (2005), travel and resource guides for parents, teachers, homeschoolers and community leaders. They were named July Authors of the Month in 2001 by the Houston area Barnes and Noble and Bookstop Bookstores. They appeared on the local NBC-TV affiliate’s Sunday Morning Show and were featured in many radio and print interviews. In 2002 the Fort Bend Literacy League named them among the featured authors at the annual Fort Bend Book & Author Dinner. Both have worked in the book industry as former event and promotion coordinators: Galit worked for the independent bookstore Blue Willow Bookshop and Simmons as a Community Relations Coordinator (CRC) for Borders Books. They share a passion for history and travel.
