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    A History Lover's Guide to Houston
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    A History Lover's Guide to Houston
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    A History Lover's Guide to Houston

    By Tristan Smith

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    Houston earned its international reputation as a hub for space flight and the oil industry. But visitors don't need to search out the secrets of the stars or the depths of the earth to experience the impressive legacy of the nation's fourth-largest city. Traverse the streets of downtown and find historic treasures from antebellum Texas. Venture to the outskirts to find the world's "Eighth Wonder," as well as the globe's tallest stone monument and one of its largest ports. Discover why the town's exceptional heritage of innovation, industry and architecture has sparked a movement to uncover and embrace its historic structures. Join Tristan Smith for an in-depth exploration of Houston's historic wards.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateMar 16, 2020
    ISBN9781439669365
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    A History Lover's Guide to Houston
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    Tristan Smith

    Tristan Smith is an independent historian living in Houston, Texas. He has worked for museums and nonprofits in Kansas, Missouri and Texas for more than twenty years in marketing, curation, education, volunteer, management and administrative capacities. He has also consulted organizations and municipalities in historic preservation. He is the author of Houston Fire Department (Images of America series, Arcadia Publishing, 2015), A History Lover's Guide to Houston (The History Press, 2020) and Historic Cemeteries of Houston and Galveston (The History Press, 2023). His additional writing can be found in Authentic Texas magazine, and additional work can be found on his website, www.thehistorysmith.com.

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