Compass American Guides: Texas, 3rd Edition (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Dick J. Reavis and Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Book Overview

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass Texas covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of Texas.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0676905021
• ISBN13: 9780676905021
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Compass America Guides
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

An Intelligent Texas Guidebook

This is the kind of book you should read if you're interested in learning more about Texas than just where to eat and sleep. It's beautifully illustrated with great photos and very good maps, including ones that detail the larger cities. It contains glimpses into the culture and history of the state, the information that help you understand what you'll be seeing once you're there. The front cover contains a quote by the highly esteemed travel writer, Jan Morris, who says of the Compass American Guides: "The most literate and elegant series of guides ever written about North America." I agree. It's worth reading even if you don't intend to visit Texas.