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Galveston : A City on Stilts by Jennifer Marines and Jodi Wright-Gidley (2008, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherArcadia Publishing
ISBN-10073855880X
ISBN-139780738558806
eBay Product ID (ePID)14038708028
Product Key Features
Book TitleGalveston : a City on Stilts
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TopicUnited States / South / West South Central (Ar, La, Ok, Tx), United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx)
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, History
AuthorJennifer Marines, Jodi Wright-Gidley
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight21.6 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-925026
ReviewsTitle: Arcadia Publishing Donates $20,000 to Historical Organization Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Press Release Date: 5/20/09 Struggling economy doesn't deter regional history publisher from bestowing charitable gift. Charleston, SC based Arcadia Publishing released a new book entitled Galveston: A City on Stilts shortly after Hurricane Ike ripped through the Texas island in September 2008. The devastation left behind by Hurricane Ike deeply touched Arcadia Publishing employees. President and CEO Richard Joseph said, "When a tragedy like that happens, no matter how far away it is, your first instinct is to want to help." Arcadia Publishing, who has an ongoing partnership with the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF), pledged to donate all profits from the first printing of the book, a guaranteed amount of $20,000. That promise was fulfilled earlier this month during the Foundation's annual Preservation Awards event. Dwayne Jones, Executive Director of the GHF, said "Arcadia Publishing's generosity, especially during these tough economic times, is truly amazing. We are so grateful for this gift. This donation makes it possible for us to continue to preserve the rich and diverse historic buildings of Galveston." Joseph, who traveled to Galveston to present the check in person, shared "Our employees were motivated and it seemed like the right thing to do. I'm so glad we could help." ### Arcadia Publishing's mission is to make history accessible and meaningful, and to celebrate and preserve the heritage of America's people and places. Galveston: A City on Stilts is available from Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal976.41/1309
SynopsisOn September 8, 1900, a devastating hurricane destroyed most of the island city of Galveston, along with the lives of more than 6,000 men, women, and children. Today that hurricane remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Despite this tragedy, many Galvestonians were determined to rebuild their city. An ambitious plan was developed to construct a wall against the sea, link the island to the mainland with a reliable concrete bridge, and raise the level of the city. While the grade was raised beneath them, houses were perched on stilts and residents made their way through town on elevated boardwalks. Galveston became a city on stilts. While Galvestonians worked to rebuild the infrastructure of their city, they also continued conducting business and participating in recreational activities. Zeva B. Edworthy's photographs document the rebuilding of the port city and life around Galveston in the early 1900s., On September 8, 1900, a devastating hurricane destroyed most of the island city of Galveston, along with the lives of more than 6,000 men, women, and children. Today that hurricane remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Despite this tragedy, many Galvestonians were determined to rebuild their city. An ambitious plan was developed to construct a wall against the sea, link the island to the mainland with a reliable concrete bridge, and raise the level of the city. While the grade was raised beneath them, houses were perched on stilts and residents made their way through town on elevated boardwalks. Galveston became a "city on stilts." While Galvestonians worked to rebuild the infrastructure of their city, they also continued conducting business and participating in recreational activities. Zeva B. Edworthy's photographs document the rebuilding of the port city and life around Galveston in the early 1900s.
LC Classification NumberF394.G2W75 2008
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