Legends & Lore of the Texas Capitol

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• Mike Cox

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• 226 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Kunst & Kultur
• Mythen & Legenden

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The Lone Star statehouse, an iconic Texas landmark, is steeped in a tumultuous history marked by election rigging, an unsolved murder, and pre-dedication blackmail. Mike Cox explores its fascinating past, highlighting key events such as the first meeting between LBJ and Lady Bird, alongside peculiar moments like a resolution honoring the Boston Strangler. The book delves into the capitol's ghost stories, public art, and collectible tourist kitsch, uncovering a treasure trove of untold stories that shape its legacy in Texas lore.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017