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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor Trade Publishing
ISBN-101556228325
ISBN-139781556228322
eBay Product ID (ePID)1751383
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleSan Antonio Uncovered
Number of Pages300 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
TopicUnited States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), Essays & Travelogues, United States / General
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreTravel, History
AuthorMark L. Rybczyk
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-022234
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal794.8/1526
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisMark examines some of San Antonio "s legends and ghost stories, takes a nostalgic look at landmarks that have disappeared, introduces some of the city "s characters and unusual features, debunks a few local myths, and corrects some misconceptions. This is a unique book about a special city. If you "ve never been to San Antonio, this book will make you want to go; if you "ve been to the city many times, this book will make you want to go back again., It has been said that every Texan has two hometowns: his own and San Antonio. Its charm, colorful surroundings, and diverse cultures combine to make the Alamo City one of the most interesting places in Texas and the nation. Few writers have captured the essence of that vibrant city as does Mark Louis Rybczyk in this collection of stories, history, and fascinating facts. Mark examines some of San Antonio "s legends and ghost stories, takes a nostalgic look at landmarks that have disappeared, introduces some of the city "s characters and unusual features, debunks a few local myths, and corrects some misconceptions. This is a unique book about a special city. If you "ve never been to San Antonio, this book will make you want to go; if you "ve been to the city many times, this book will make you want to go back again.