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Texas has hill country? Who knew? Well, the Lonely Planet guide to
Texas," which calls the Hill Country "rightfully one of the state's
biggest tourist draws . . . an area of gently rolling hills and
valleys freckled with cacti and cattle ranches, lined with rivers
and dotted with peaceful, picturesque little towns." And any
self-respecting Texan might know as much. Forty miles west of
Austin and fifty north of San Antonio, the Hill Country is within
an easy drive of two of the state's biggest cities, putting
back-country quiet and beauty within reach of countless urban
dwellers seeking respite. This book brings the remarkable Hill
Country of Texas home to the back roads traveler. Whether it's
wildflowers you're drawn to, or dude ranches, natural areas,
historic sites, or quaint Texas towns redolent of history, this is
your passport to an experience like no other. Backroads of the
Texas Hill Country" introduces travelers and armchair tourists
alike to the emerging wine country of the Lone Star State, the
meticulously preserved culture of East European immigrants, the
"cowboy capital of the world" (Bandera), and the childhood home of
LBJ at Johnson City. Follow this irresistible guide into the Hill
Country, and find yourself deep in the heart of Texas.
The Lone Star State shines in Texas: A Photographic Journey, by
award-winning photographers Kathy Adams Clark and Larry Ditto, with
captions by Houston Chronicle columnist Gary Clark. These three
Texans guide readers on a grand tour from the Panhandle to the Gulf
Coast and from Big Bend to the Piney Woods. Get a taste of West
Texas: see the Pecos River, ghost towns, and the Hill Country;
paddle Santa Elena Canyon and hike Big Bend National Park. Visit
East Texas' Big Thicket and the Panhandle's longhorns. Then head
down south for Gulf-style fishing, birdwatching, and beachcombing.
With views of everything from moss-shaded bayous to the stately
Alamo, these splendid color photographs are a true Texas
experience.
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Portrait of Houston (Hardcover)
Kathy Adams Clark, Gary Clark; Photographs by Kathy Adams Clark
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R790
R692
Discovery Miles 6 920
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Come see Houston, Texas, as you've never seen it before with
Farcountry's newest title: Portrait of Houston. Join one of Texas's
finest photographers, Kathy Adams Clark, as she turns her lens on
Houston, showcasing the diverse and fascinating culture and scenic
beauty of this global city and center of industry. This book gives
readers a true portrait of a thriving city that was born along the
Texas bayou. Includes communities of Sugar Land, Katy, The
Woodlands, and Kingwood.
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