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Flags of Texas by Charles Gilbert (1989, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherArcadia Publishing
ISBN-100882897217
ISBN-139780882897219
eBay Product ID (ePID)1293690
Product Key Features
Book TitleFlags of Texas
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), History / Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc.
Publication Year1989
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorRice, James, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction, History
AuthorCharles Gilbert
Book SeriesFlag Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN88-034511
Dewey Edition19
Grade FromThird Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Grade ToSixth Grade
Dewey Decimal929.9/2/09764
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisMany flags have flown over Texas during its long history, from the emblems of the earliest Indian inhabitants to the Lone Star flag of today. This book traces the state's turbulent history through the flags that have flown there, including the banner of Castile and Leon carried by the Spanish explorers, the French colors borne by La Salle, the Mexican flag, the Confederate Stars and Bars, the "Bonny Blue Flag," and the famous Lone Star flag. James Rice's vibrant illustrations capture all the flags, including the dramatic banners of the privateers and rebel armies during Texas's struggle for independence, and the modern flags of three great Texas cities. The book explains the origin and history of each flag, and relates the exciting events in Texas history connected with the banners. Author Charles Gilbert, was an avid student of Texas history, and wrote several books about the state. James Rice is a well-known illustrator and author of children's books and has more than one million copies of his books in print. Flags of Texas is a perfect introduction to Texas history for readers aged eight and up., Includes the banner of Castile and Leon flown by the Spanish explorers, the French flag borne by La Salle, the Mexican flag, the Stars and Bars, and the famous Lone Star flag.
LC Classification NumberCR114.T4G55 1989
