Galveston: (No) by W. Dwayne Jones, Jami Durham - 2013-02-04

Arcadia Publishing, 2013. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 2013. First Edition. Large Softcover. Near Fine. 9x0x8. First edition. Smudge on front cover. 2013 Large Softcover. 167 pp. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Galveston had adopted the moniker "Playground of the Southwest" by the 1920s. This title noted the city's economic revival following the 1900 hurricane. Galvestonians envisioned a tourism industry largely built around its beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, the tranquil water of Galveston Bay, and a year-round mild climate. Island business leaders also introduced amusement parks, nationally renowned events, and nighttime entertainment venues. By the 1930s, in a waning national economy, Galveston saw the quiet return of more questionable tourist businesses including gambling and prostitution, challenging the concepts of the conventional tourism industry until closed by the Texas Rangers in the 1950s. Later in the 20th century, Galveston Historical Foundation leaders who… Read More

Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2013. 1st ed. . Paperback. New/Wraps. 167 pages. Black/white photos from every era illustrate the moniker 'Playground of the Southwest' which had been adopted by the 1920's. New/Wraps. New book. Item #: 33369. ** SAVE MORE ** Additional books in the same order ship for FREE via Standand Shipping.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Arcadia Pub, 2013. Paperback. New. 144 pages. 8.78x9.75x0.31 inches.