Walking Historic Galveston-A Guide to its Neighborhoods [Paperback]

Jan Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2009

Walking Historic Galveston: A Guide to its Neighborhoods is the citys
first practical, comprehensive walking guide of the Islands most concentrated
historic areas with interesting anecdotes about the people
of their past. Written in a very readable voice, the book is designed
for the Everyman who wanders the city streets and wonders about
the inside human stories of those who lived, loved, and worked in the
unusual buildings that survived them.

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More than just a what and where, Jan Johnsons Walking
Historic Galveston is a must-have for exploring the important,
fascinating history of the Island city! What a pleasure
to walk these centuries-old sidewalks while listening in on
the lives behind the gingerbread and limestone facades!
The honest essence of Galveston, its people and the world
they built (and re-built) jumps to life with facts and fables
from a true story-teller! --Frank Billingsley, Chief Meteorologist

Walking Galveston with Jan Johnson's book is like seeing
with new eyes. Her guidebook is enlightening and engaging. --Steve Curley, Ph.D.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Eakin Press (March 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934645796
• ISBN-13: 978-1934645796
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,304,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book about Galveston Texas neighborhoods!, November 17, 2010

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This review is from: Walking Historic Galveston-A Guide to its Neighborhoods (Paperback)

This book is packed with many photos and delightful stories of touring a number of neighborhoods in pretty little Galveston, Texas. Walking tours (with a little driving included) are given step-by-step through this historical city along with notes on architects, builders and owners, past and present, of particular buildings and homes in this city of rich architecturally significant structures. The author Jan Johnson has certainly done her homework and presents a delightful read!