Galveston Memories
Author: Bill Cherry
Publisher: Vanjus Press
Published: 2000-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780966643848
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Collection of stories originally published in the Galveston County Daily News
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Galveston
Author: Forest Riggs
Publisher:
Published: 2021-02-24
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9781977236692
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A galloping romp through the memories and stories of a man who has held a colorful relationship with Galveston Island since his very early years. From first-hand stories told to him by the direct descendant of an enslaved woman bought and sold in Galveston, and the heart-wrenching memories of a 1900 storm survivor, to the hilarious adventures he and his brother shared while spending summers on the island with paternal grandparents. Raconteur Riggs has woven a rich tapestry of tales and memories of the magical island, including early history, pirates, slavery, gambling, natural history, hurricanes, love, loss, ghosts and a myriad of other topics. Sharing from his personal adventures, Riggs takes the reader on a roller coaster journey through emotions that run the gamut of human experiences, and all associated with the tiny island in the Gulf of Mexico. A must read for those who enjoy adventure, romance and pure fun, as told through the memories of a young boy, adolescent and adult who has held strong to every piece of a Galveston story that became part of his life.
Born on the Island
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Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 2012-09-10
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 1603447962
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In sixty-seven exquisite watercolors and drawings, nationally famous architect Eugene Aubry captures on paper the sensibilities, the memories, and the grace that evokes Galveston, especially for those who are BOI (“born on the island”). Commissioned by the Galveston Historical Foundation, these works of art are intended to enhance the visual record of the buildings and the unique local architectural style that so many have appreciated over the years.? In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Galvestonians became more aware than ever of the treasure of the island’s historical architecture and the vulnerability of this heritage to forces beyond human control. Aubry’s art captures the almost palpable sense of past glories these buildings bring to mind. Aubry—himself BOI—has fashioned these pieces in a way that resonates with those who love the island’s ethos. With a fine eye to the artist’s intent and a mastery of detail, architectural historian Stephen Fox expertly and eloquently introduces the work as a whole and, in discursive captions that accompany each image, informs the reader’s appreciation of Aubry’s art. So much more than a tribute, Born on the Island: The Galveston We Remember stands as a loving homage to Galveston—one that will call its readers home to the island, even if they have never ventured there before.
Born on the Island
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Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 2012-09-10
Total Pages: 159
ISBN-13: 1603448012
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In sixty-seven exquisite watercolors and drawings, nationally famous architect Eugene Aubry captures on paper the sensibilities, the memories, and the grace that evokes Galveston, especially for those who are BOI (“born on the island”). Commissioned by the Galveston Historical Foundation, these works of art are intended to enhance the visual record of the buildings and the unique local architectural style that so many have appreciated over the years. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Galvestonians became more aware than ever of the treasure of the island’s historical architecture and the vulnerability of this heritage to forces beyond human control. Aubry’s art captures the almost palpable sense of past glories these buildings bring to mind. Aubry—himself BOI—has fashioned these pieces in a way that resonates with those who love the island’s ethos. With a fine eye to the artist’s intent and a mastery of detail, architectural historian Stephen Fox expertly and eloquently introduces the work as a whole and, in discursive captions that accompany each image, informs the reader’s appreciation of Aubry’s art. So much more than a tribute, Born on the Island: The Galveston We Remember stands as a loving homage to Galveston—one that will call its readers home to the island, even if they have never ventured there before.
Galveston
Author: Suzanne Morris
Publisher: Open Road Media
Published: 2016-01-12
Total Pages: 669
ISBN-13: 1504029011
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A powerful and absorbing story of three women whose lives shaped—and were inevitably shaped by—the success and failure of a city; a story that strangely parallels the intriguing history of this island of lost dreams.
The Night Owl
Author: Bill Cherry
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2011-07-01
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9781453611104
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Christie "The Beachcomber" Mitchell was the somewhat eccentric, nevertheless the official Galveston Island public relations man during the city's famous Sin City era. Writing as The Night Owl, Mitchell and his wife Janie nightly prowled the many night spots of the Island, and chronicled who and what they saw. Galveston's most famous story teller, Bill Cherry, has compiled a number of Mitchell's weekly newspaper columns to give readers a first hand sense of what that period was all about. Author Cherry's 2000 book, Bill Cherry's Galveston Memories was a best seller that sold thousands.
Phantom Memories
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Publisher: Gary Younglove
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 0982938365
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The USAF "Thunderbirds" flew the McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II aircraft from 1969 through 1973. This aircraft, arguably the best fighter aircraft of its time, was used extensively in the Vietnam War. The Thunderbirds used eleven of these machines. Two of them were lost to crashes, but nine remained for posterity. All but two are on display throughout the country. This book chronicles an exciting motorcycle trip by the author, a Thunderbird who flew in these aircraft during 1970-1972, to visit all of the remaining nine phantoms. His coast-to-coast journey covered nearly 8,000 miles and provided an endless array of wonder and a bottomless well of memories. Filled with scores of color images, it details the vistas, events and thoughts that constantly bombarded the authors senses as he pursued his quest to visit old friends from the past.
I remember ... (pb)
Author: rich browne
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2012-07-21
Total Pages: 501
ISBN-13: 1105986691
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Currently living in Ohio, Rich Browne has been something of a gypsy. He has lived in 12 states, visited 49 of the 50, two U.S. territories and 18 foreign countries. He was a journalist. He worked for nearly 30-some odd years for a variety of daily and non-daily newspapers in a wide range of positions, He also has been a "war correspondent" during Operation Just Cause in 1989 and a teacher and instructor. In addition he also won many journalistic awards. Rich served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Reserve in the Vietnam Era (but not in Vietnam); and was in the Army National Guard when he was called up for service in the Persian Gulf War, during both Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm where he served as an Army public affairs specialist in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Rich now is medically retired from the U.S. Army where he was a civilian public affairs officer.
Lost Galveston
Author: Brian M. Davis
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738566849
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →For nearly 200 years, a permanent settlement at the mouth of Galveston Bay has welcomed pirates, sailors, immigrants, and visitors from around the world. As Galveston grew, its buildings were visible signs of the city's prosperity and the talent of its craftsmen. For many, this city was a gateway to America and an inspiration of what other communities in Texas and the Southwest would become. Although Galveston has thousands of historic buildings remaining, many have been lost to the elements and development over the years. Buildings such as the ones found within these pages define the character of our city and its culture.
Human Memory
Author: Mary B. Howes
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2013-12-21
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 0124081061
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →While memory research has recently focused on brain images and neurological underpinnings of transmitters, Human Memory: A Constructivist View assesses how our individual identity affects what we remember, why and how. This book brings memory back to the constructivist questions of how all the experiences of an individual, up to the point of new memory input, help to determine what that person pays attention to, how that information is interpreted, and how all that ultimately affects what goes into memory and how it is stored. This also affects what can be recalled later and what kind of memory distortions are likely to occur. The authors describe constructionist theories of memory, what they predict, how this is borne out in research findings, presenting everyday life examples for better understanding of the material and interest. Intended for memory researchers and graduate level courses, this book is an excellent summary of human memory research from the constructivist perspective. Defines constructivist theory in memory research Assesses research findings relative to constructivist predictions Identifies how personal experience dictates attention, interpretation, and storage Integrates constructivist based findings with cognitive neuroscience
