Author: City of AbilenePublisher:
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
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Master Plan for South Downtown Abilene
Author: City of AbilenePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
South Downtown Abilene
Author: City of AbilenePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages :
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Early Abilene
Author: Jack E. NorthPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738579542
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
During the 1870s, there was wondrous change in West Texas. The area was ripe for settlement, and as the Texas and Pacific Railroad pushed west from Fort Worth, towns began springing up along the tracks. Ranchers coming to the area took advantage of the vast grasslands, and the new arrival of settlers was the beginning of a town named Abilene. Deriving its namesake from the town of Abilene, Kansas, the locals hoped the city would become a shipping point for cattle on their way to eastern markets. The town has since grown to be one of West Texas's most thriving metropolitan areas. The city--which is home to Dyess Air Force Base--is also well known for its numerous parks, schools, universities, and historic neighborhoods that are enjoyed by its 120,000 residents.
Lost Abilene
Author: Jack E. NorthPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738596930
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
In 1881, the Texas & Pacific Railroad described Abilene as the "Future Great City of the West." While the train line was laying rails west out of Fort Worth, a group of ranchers, wanting the new town to become a prominent cattle-shipping point, selected the name Abilene after Abilene, Kansas, which was a main cattle-shipping town in the 1870s. With the arrival of the railroad to Abilene, this part of Texas opened up for settlement. Families rushed to establish the town and set up new businesses, but it was the military coming to Abilene that really made the city's population explode. Lost Abilene documents the early homes, businesses, schools, and entertainment that helped shape the city.
Historic Abilene
Author: Tracy McGlothlin ShilcuttPublisher: HPN Books
ISBN: 1893619060
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
An illustrated history of Abilene, Texas paired with histories of the local companies
Santa Calls
Author: William JoycePublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481489607
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Three kids venture to the North Pole to help Santa defeat an army of evil elves in this holiday classic from the brilliant mind that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. Art Atchinson Aimesworth—inventor, crime fighters, and all-around whiz kid—journeys north with his sister, Esther, and his pal Spaulding, by special invitation from Santa himself. Why did Santa call them to the North Pole? Art wants to know. But when Esther is taken by the Queen of the Dark Elves, Art must put his questions aside and save his sister. This reissue of William Joyce’s epic Christmas adventure now comes complete with lift-the-flap letters from Santa himself!
Reflections on My Life
Author: Thomas H. OlbrichtPublisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1608994856
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
Thomas H. Olbricht grew up in Churches of Christ, has taught in several of their universities, and has given religious lectures on six continents and in most states in the United States. He has met most leaders in Churches of Christ globally. He has been active in several religious and rhetoric societies and has worked with leaders in all these organizations to bring about changes over the past sixty years. C. Clifton Black and Duane F. Watson wrote about Olbricht, "Tom Olbricht possesses a memory of elephantine proportions. Not only does he have at his fingertips the names and places and dates; better than most he understands how the study of rhetoric has flourished among, while cross-pollinating, multiple disciplines in the humanities, classics, English, speech communication, and religion."
Birder's Guide to Texas
Author: Edward A. KutacPublisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 146173262X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
For Texas residents and visitors alike, this book is your best guide to the outstanding birding opportunities in the Lone Star State. It reveals where you can find resident, migrant, and rare birds. Explicit driving directions, maps, checklists, and detailed descriptions of hot birding sites make this book the perfect guide for nature lovers, casual bird observers, Life List compilers, and dedicated ornithologists.
How to Trap a Leprechaun
Author: Sue FliessPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510706712
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Legend has it that if you catch a leprechaun, he’ll grant you a wish. But, be careful! Leprechauns are full of trickery. To catch one, you’ll need to be clever in crafting your trap. Grab some glitter and glue and get prepared for your wily holiday visitors! On the night before St. Patrick’s Day, leprechauns show up to steal your treasures and then disappear as quickly as they came. However, if you’re careful you might be able to catch one and then he’ll grant you a wish. You’ll have to be sneaky and set just the right trap to trap a leprechaun. Sue Fliess’s read-aloud text and Emma Randall’s whimsical illustrations will provide much fun for young readers eager to catch their very own leprechaun! But beware: leprechauns may leave you with nothing but a cardboard box and a shoe or two.
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