{"product_id":"doug-gelbert-the-story-of-texas-in-100-landmarks-9798330692927","title":"The Story of Texas In 100 Landmarks","description":"America turns 250. Let's go find the candles.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking for a history lesson that doesn't feel like homework? You've found it. At 250history.com, the Semiquincentennial Series brings each state's distinctive landmarks to center stage to tell their fast and fun story. \n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe've wandered through big cities, tiny towns, muddy trails, and neon-lit highways-uncovering 5,000 historic gems along the way.The Semiquincentennial isn't just a mouthful-it's a reminder that history is alive, sometimes weird, and always waiting to be rediscovered. \n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether you're traveling by road, by printed page, or by imagination; whether you are a lifelong native or visiting for a week, we invite you to explore 100 Texas landmarks that illuminate the one-of-a-kind story of the Lone Star State. \n\u003cbr\u003e\nSanta Gertrudis cattle... octagon houses... the \"Prince of the Pines\"... iron horses... windmills... pecans... high school football... Harvey Houses... the CCC... rose bushes... camels... kit houses...the golden age of motoring... irrigation canals... early aviation... the rise of suburbia... urban bats... Buffalo soldiers... rammed earth buildings... courthouses... Frank Lloyd Wright... movie sets... dance halls... integrated circuits... Rosenwald schools... Carnegie libraries... This book will have you telling stories like a native in no time.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe photos and stories collected here are a fast and fun way to learn the explanations behind the quirks, the traditions and the secrets that make Texas uniquely Texas. What is the oldest product brand in Texas? Solved. What was the Red River Bridge War? A mystery no more. What Texas airfield did flying legend Charles Lindbergh train at? Identified. The first golf course in the Texas Golf Hall of Fame? Revealed.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a story only Texas can call its own. A story told in 100 landmarks. Almost all the selections within are open to the public, or a t least visible from public spaces. So, fire up the GPS and see the story of the Lone Star State standing in plain sight on Texas streets!","brand":"Manatee Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53809700340054,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9798330692927_1.jpg?v=1781816070","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/doug-gelbert-the-story-of-texas-in-100-landmarks-9798330692927","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}