The Roads of Texas
The Roads of Texas Whether you need to find a particular county road, country road, cattle guard or point-of-interest such as an oil well or landmark giant oak tree, all thoroughfare types imaginable — even including county roads — are labeled too! With extra fine detail and even easier-to-read than ever before… The Roads of [...]
Imperial Texas: An Interpretive Essay in Cultural Geography Reviews
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Spirits of San Antonio and South Texas
Spirits of San Antonio and South Texas In San Antonio and parts of South Texas, things occasionally do go bump in the night. While San Antonio may be the number one tourist destination in Texas, it may also be one of the most haunted cities in the entire state. Steeped in history and tradition, San [...]
A Local’s Guide to Visiting and Living in Austin, Texas
A Local’s Guide to Visiting and Living in Austin, Texas Austin is an eclectic city with a relaxed vibe and rich Texas flavor. Over the last few decades, Austin has transformed from a sleepy college town to a major city that receives national acclaim for its music and film festivals. The capital of the state [...]
Texas Curiosities, 3rd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
Texas Curiosities, 3rd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series) Humor columnist John Kelso captures the strange-but-true spirit of Texas with this combination almanac, off-the-wall travel guide, and wacky news gazette. His narrative entertains and provides plenty of choice material worthy of repeating at social gatherings–a great read for Texans, Texan wannabes, [...]
Texas Almanac, 2008-2009, 64th ed Reviews
Texas Almanac, 2008-2009, 64th ed First published in 1857, the Texas Almanac has a long history of chronicling the Lone Star State and its residents. The Almanac’s 66th edition is printed in full color and includes hundreds of photographs from every region of the state. Color maps of the state and each of its 254 [...]
Streetwise San Antonio Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of San Antonio, Texas – Folding pocket size travel map
Streetwise San Antonio Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of San Antonio, Texas – Folding pocket size travel map Streetwise San Antonio Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of San Antonio, Texas – Folding pocket size travel mapThis map covers the following areas:Main San Antonio Map 1:21,000Riverwalk Map 1:12,000San Antonio Area Map 1:230,000San [...]
Austin, Texas Travel Guide – Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)
Austin, Texas Travel Guide – Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated) Austin is the capital of the sunny state of Texas and the thirteenth most populous city in the United States. It was settled in the 1830s and has grown steadily since then, and now boasts nearly two million people in the metropolitan area [...]
Austin Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Texas Capital
Austin Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Texas Capital Austin is an oasis of creativity in Texas. Food ranges from mom-and-pop eateries and eclectic food trailers to high-end, chef-driven restaurants, and all of them have received a warm welcome from the community. East Austin is home to taquerias and barbecue joints, while north Austin claims [...]
Driving Southwest Texas: On the Road in Big Bend Country
Driving Southwest Texas: On the Road in Big Bend Country A region of rich history that still resembles the old frontier, southwest Texas epitomizes the mystique and allure of this grand state. From the sweeping desert vistas to the canyons of Big Bend National Park, the geography itself is nothing short of incredible. Whether it [...]
I Love Oklahoma/I Hate Texas (I Love/I Hate) Reviews
I Love Oklahoma/I Hate Texas (I Love/I Hate) Delving into a tug-of-war that has existed since 1900, this book digs deep into the age-old clash between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns, guaranteed to make anyone the most informed fan on their bouts. The first guide approaching the duel from a pro-Oklahoma perspective, this [...]
Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways (River Books, Sponsored by Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas St)
Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways (River Books, Sponsored by Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas St) Within about seventy-five miles of downtown Houston, some 1,500 miles of rivers, creeks, lakes, bayous, and bays await discovery. Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways, by longtime paddler Natalie Wiest, is the perfect companion for anyone who wants [...]
Houston, Texas Travel Guide – Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated)
Houston, Texas Travel Guide – Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights (Illustrated) Houston shatters every stereotype that outsiders have about Texas and Texans. Houston is a huge, cosmopolitan city with many ethnicities and nationalities. Houston’s size can be attributed to two factors: location and economics. Houston is situated on the Gulf Coast, making it suitable [...]
