Corpus Christi - A History
Author | : Murphy Givens |
Publisher | : Jim |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2011-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0983256500 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780983256502 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Corpus Christi - A History by : Murphy Givens
Download or read book Corpus Christi - A History written by Murphy Givens and published by Jim. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventurers, outlaws, settlers, cowboys, ranchers, and entrepreneurs from the United States, Europe, and Mexico all came to the coastal bend of Texas, struggling against nature and their fellow man to make their homes and livelihoods. Corpus Christi nearly disappeared during two wars, but grew and prospered in another. In this account, the tales of its growth are combined with the stories of its residents to reveal its intriguing history.