Our San Antonio [Hardcover]

Susanna Nawrocki (Author), Gerald Lair (Author), Mark Langford (Photographer), Claude Stanush (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Our... | Publication Date: February 15, 2008

Quintessentially historic Texas, San Antonio is the place where Old Mexico and the deep South, the Wild West and Native American culture meet and mingle. A stunning photographic portrait of the city, this book conducts visitors and natives alike to San Antonio's best known and most beloved landmarks as well as her lesser-known but no less fascinating historic sites, natural splendors, and cultural marvels.

First stop, of course, is the Alamo, where more than 180 Americans and Texans, including Davy Crockett, lost their lives in a fierce thirteen-day battle with the Mexican army in 1936.

A tour of historic San Antonio also includes La Villita, one of the original settlements housing Spanish soldiers; the Spanish Governors Palace; Fort Sam Houston; San Fernando Cathedral; and four mission churches. San Antonio is also home to the famous Paseo del Rio, or River Walk.

The authors, longtime residents, take us along this thoroughfare through the heart of the city, along the San Antonio River's banks, past the teeming shops and restaurants, clubs, theaters, and posh hotels. They direct us then to the city's other highlights, such as the Tower of the Americas, Brackenridge Park and the San Antonio Zoo, the Marion Koogler McNay Museum and the San Antonio Museum of Art as well as five major military installations.

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Book Description

San Antonio is the place where Old Mexico and the deep South, the Wild West, and Native American culture meet and mingle. A stunning photographic portrait of the city, this book introduces visitors and natives alike to San Antonio’s best known and most beloved landmarks, as well as her lesser-known but no less fascinating historic sites, natural splendors, and cultural marvels. Highlights include the Alamo and original Spanish settlements, forts, and mission churches; the Paseo del Rio, or River Walk; the Tower of the Americas, Japanese Tea Gardens, Sea World, the Marion Koogler McNay Museum, and major military installations.

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Perfectly embodying the proud history and independent spirit of Texas, San Antonio boasts a unique charm. No one can forget the city’s Alamo—an enduring symbol of the fierce 13-day battle where more than 180 defenders lost their lives fighting for independence from Mexico in 1836. San Antonio also has many more historic and cultural marvels to enjoy, including Spanish settlements, historic mission churches, and Old Mexico–inspired citywide festivals.

Our San Antonio showcases all of the Alamo City’s greatest sights—starting at the top of the Tower of Americas, moving down to HemisFair Park, and meandering along the idyllic Paseo del Rio, or River Walk, before visiting the Alamo, Brackenridge Park, the Marion Koogler McNay Museum, the historic King William District, five military installations, and the missions of San José, San Juan Capistrano, Concepción, and San Francisco de la Espada. Longtime residents Susanna Nawrocki and Gerald Lair recount the history of all these places as they tell the story of San Antonio’s rich cultural heritage. With more than 130 images from local photographer Mark Langford, this book celebrates the Fiesta City like nothing else.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press; 1st edition (February 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760329737
• ISBN-13: 978-0760329733
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,329,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars learned so much about my home town, August 7, 2011

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This review is from: Our San Antonio (Hardcover)

I am a native San Antonian and decided I wanted to learn a little more about my home. This book has wonderful pictures and well worded narratives of S.A.

I would suggest this book for anyone!