The Historic Seacoast of Texas
McComb, David G. (essays); Salvant, J. U. (paintings)
Sold by Bob's Book Journey, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since September 26, 2000
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Bob's Book Journey, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since September 26, 2000
Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketTall hardcover, x, 86 pp., full-color illustrations throughout, illustrated jacket. SIGNED by the artist with brief inscription on the title page. A book in excellent condition; nice jacket but with small top edge wrinkle on the rear panel. A perfect addition to the library of anyone interested in the historic seashore of Texas.
Seller Inventory # 023418
The Gulf Coast of Texas has drawn people ever since nomadic Indian tribes sought sustenance in the coastal lagoons and marshes. Spanish and French explorers shipwrecked on these shores, while settlers in the nineteenth century turned Galveston and Indianola into thriving ports. Today, the coast is a major hub for industry and maritime shipping, as well as for commercial and pleasure fishing. Perhaps most important, the Gulf Coast remains a place where visitors and residents alike find refreshment and renewal.
J. U. Salvant's lovely watercolor paintings in this book capture the history, beauty, and natural resources of the Texas coast. Some recreate landmarks that have been washed away by the tides of time, while others depict historical sites that welcome visitors. Still other paintings portray aspects of coastal life that are timeless. David G. McComb offers a concise, fascinating history of the Texas coastline to accompany the paintings. He shows how the resources of land and sea have always attracted people to the coast and describes the effects of major hurricanes. He also provides vignettes of individuals whose lives are woven into the Gulf Coast story. Taken together, these words and images blend past and present into a seamless depiction of the charms of the Gulf Coast.
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