Galveston: Lore, Legend, and Downright Lies [Paperback]

Gini Fendler-Brown (Author), Max, Jr. Rizley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000

Gini Fendler-Brown has been sharing her engaging tales about Galveston with audiences at summertime Beach Band concerts since 1989. Part history, part folklore, with a hearty dash of gossip, her five-minute "Love Letters" are legend.

Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: Eakin Press; 1st edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571684417
• ISBN-13: 978-1571684417
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,876,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Galveston: Lore, Legend, and Downright LIes, June 26, 2001

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Harriett Gumler (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Galveston : Lore, Legend, and Downright Lies (Paperback)

I was born on the island, and heard many stories from my father and mother, and my grandparents, uncles and aunts. However, Max and Gini's book has filled in all the gaps, either out of my own memory bank, or the stuff just left out by a father, protecting his daughter from the "sordid" tales. Galveston: Lore, Legend and Downright Lies has added even more to my "love of the island." I have bought the book twice, once for myself and once for my father. He loves it! I plan on ordering more from Amazon for Xmas gifts. A great "thumber" and definitely should be a part of everyone's home library. Thank you, Max, and Gini, and Robert John, and Amazon.....the world needs more books like this one!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes you feel like you were born on the island, June 19, 2001

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Robert Lucey (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Galveston : Lore, Legend, and Downright Lies (Paperback)

Galveston Island is home to a unique community. Although it is connected to the Texas Gulf Coast by two bridges and a ferry service, in many ways it is its own society separated by much more than a mere few miles of saltwater.

This book takes us into the distant and more recent history of the island and its colorful inhabitants, telling us stories in a way that leaves one feeling like you're sitting around a fire at a family reunion recalling old friends, neighbors and family members. Some stories one might tell only in hushed whispers. Others provoke knowing interjections from all quarters. These are tales that deserve to be shared far outside the circle of sand.

Whether you were born on the island and want to learn about the gossip you might have missed, or live far away and merely wonder what life is like in a seaside city, this book delivers. From pirates to revered community traditions, it explores a vast scope of history in an easy way that leaves you wanting more.

Caution: You may be tempted to move to Galveston after reading this book, if you don't already live there.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing the flavor of Galveston, June 19, 2001

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Linda S. Bingham (Wimberley, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Galveston : Lore, Legend, and Downright Lies (Paperback)

Gini and Max's book captures the essence of Galveston past, with first-hand reminiscences of people who lived that past. Most of us know the main outline of Galveston history, but this book tells the stories of ordinary people, going about their lives on this sliver of sand in the Gulf of Mexico. Gini has been telling her stories to audiences for years in the bandstand behind Ashton Villa during breaks in the band concert. Max helps shape these stories into delightful nuggets you will want to savor while lying on wet sand. Experience Galveston all over again, and next time you're there in person, go to an old-fashioned band concert and listen to the history lady tell a new tale.