Texas is home to truly amazing history and legends: the revered Alamo; the landmark Apollo Mission Control Center; the infamous Texas Rangers, replete with Old West lore; The Chisholm Trail upon which millions of driven cattle spurred the ranching industry; music legend Steve Ray Vaughan and Antone's, the Austin venue that launched his extraordinary career. Discover the stories anew in this fresh tribute to the Lone Star State, illustrated with rare historical images and Al Argueta's gorgeous color photography. From the hill country to the gulf coast, from the panhandle plains to the piney woods, Texas abounds with stunning places and fascinating tales. Turn the pages for a visual feast of this extraordinary state!
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Illustrationen
130 colour illustrations, 100 black & white illustrations
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Höhe: 241 mm
Breite: 283 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7603-3777-6 (9780760337776)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Al Argueta (Round Rock, TX) does assignment photography for magazines such as National Geographic Adventure and Conde Nast Traveler. He is the author and photographer of Guatemala City & Antigua and other travel guidebooks.
