Jan Johnson

Walking Historic Galveston: A Guide to its Neighborhoods is the citys first practical, comprehensive walking guide of the Islands most concentrated historic areas with interesting anecdotes about the people of their past. Written in a very readable voice, the book is designed for the Everyman who wanders the city streets and wonders about the inside human stories of those who lived, loved, and worked in the unusual buildings that survived them.

More than just a what and where, Jan Johnson’s Walking Historic Galveston is a must-have for exploring the important, fascinating history of the Island city! What a pleasure to walk these centuries-old sidewalks while listening in on the lives behind the gingerbread and limestone facades!

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The honest essence of Galveston, its people and the world they built (and re-built) jumps to life with facts and fables from a true story-teller! --Frank Billingsley, Chief Meteorologist

Walking Galveston with Jan Johnson's book is like seeing with new eyes. Her guidebook is enlightening and engaging. --Steve Curley, Ph.D.

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