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Signed and inscribed by the author, Ralph Dittman. History of Allen's Landing and the founding of Houston.
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- PublisherA.C. & J.K. Allen Pub
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0961691301
- ISBN 13 9780961691301
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages767
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Allen's Landing: The Authentic Story of the Founding of Houston
Published by
A.C. And J.K. Allen Publishing, Houston, Texas, 1996
ISBN 10: 0961691301
ISBN 13: 9780961691301
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Hardcover
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Seller: Bookmarc's, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. BW2 - A hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by Ralph Dittman to previous owner on the half-title page in very good condition that has some bumped corners, chiiping and wear on some cover edges, sides and corners, some wrinkling on the spine, some light stains and scuffing on the page edges, light discoloration and shelf wear with no dust jacket. 9.25"x6.25", 767 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Houston is the most populous city in Texas and in the Southern United States. Houston is located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the seat and largest city of Harris County and the principal city of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, which is the fifth-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States and the second-most populous in Texas after Dallas-Fort Worth. Houston is the southeast anchor of the greater megaregion known as the Texas Triangle. Comprising a land area of 640.4 square miles (1,659 km2), Houston is the ninth-most expansive city in the United States (including consolidated city-counties). It is the largest city in the United States by total area whose government is not consolidated with a county, parish, or borough. Though primarily in Harris County, small portions of the city extend into Fort Bend and Montgomery counties, bordering other principal communities of Greater Houston such as Sugar Land and The Woodlands. Houston was founded by land investors on August 30, 1836, at the confluence of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou (a point now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city is named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had won Texas's independence from Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of Allen's Landing. After briefly serving as the capital of the Texas Republic in the late 1830s, Houston grew steadily into a regional trading center for the remainder of the 19th century. The arrival of the 20th century brought a convergence of economic factors that fueled rapid growth in Houston, including a burgeoning port and railroad industry, the decline of Galveston as Texas's primary port following a devastating 1900 hurricane, the subsequent construction of the Houston Ship Channel, and the Texas oil boom. In the mid-20th century, Houston's economy diversified, as it became home to the Texas Medical Center-the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions-and NASA's Johnson Space Center, home to the Mission Control Center. Since the late 19th century Houston's economy has had a broad industrial base, in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. Leading in healthcare sectors and building oilfield equipment, Houston has the second-most Fortune 500 headquarters of any U.S. municipality within its city limits (after New York City). The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in international waterborne tonnage handled and second in total cargo tonnage handled. Nicknamed the "Bayou City", "Space City", "H-Town", and "the 713", Houston has become a global city, with strengths in culture, medicine, and research. The city has a population from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and a large and growing international community. Houston is the most diverse metropolitan area in Texas and has been described as the most racially and ethnically diverse major city in the U.S. It is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits, which attract more than seven million visitors a year to the Museum District. The Museum District is home to nineteen museums, galleries, and community spaces. Houston has an active visual and performing arts scene in the Theater District, and offers year-round resident companies in all major performing arts. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 2305ec356
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Allen's Landing: The Authentic Story of the Founding of Houston
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 3.1. Seller Inventory # G0961691301I4N11
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Allen's Landing: The Authentic Story of the Founding of Houston
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 3.1. Seller Inventory # G0961691301I4N11
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Allen's landing: The authentic story of the founding of Houston
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Mild general wear. Pages clean. Binding sound. Seller Inventory # mon0000113289
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ALLEN'S LANDING the Authentic Story of the Founding of Houston
Published by
A.C. & J.K. ALLEN PUB., HOUSTON, TX, 1986
ISBN 10: 0961691301
ISBN 13: 9780961691301
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First Edition
Seller: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: NO DJ. First Edition. SIGNED BY AUTHOR: "TO CATHY, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT-WITH BEST REGARDS.". INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Seller Inventory # 032061
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Allen's Landing: The Authentic Story of the Founding of Houston
Published by
A.C. and J.K. Allen Publishing, Houston, TX, 1986
ISBN 10: 0961691301
ISBN 13: 9780961691301
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: Brazos Bend Books, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Inscribed simply, "Best Wishes" and signed by the author. About Near Fine/no dust jacket as issued. Mild bump to head/heel of spine. Front board lightly rubbed. An unread copy - contents in excellent shape. Red boards with gold titling. 767 pp, including Index. A thoroughly researched, hard to find book. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 39276
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