Galveston Chronicles: The Queen City of the Gulf (American

Galveston Chronicles: The Queen City of the Gulf (American Chronicles)

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.
Country USA
Brand The History Press
Manufacturer The History Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white halftones
ReleaseDate 2013-08-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781626191822

Galveston Chronicles: The Queen City of the Gulf (American Chronicles)