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Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi

by Scott Williams
Paperback
Publication Date: 06/04/2009

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Latin for "Body of Christ," Corpus Christi is a popular vacation destination, military town, and thriving seaport. Legend has it that Spanish explorer Alonso Alvarez de Pineda discovered and named Corpus Christi Bay in 1519. Henry L. Kinney, a trader who arrived in the area around 1838, is credited with starting the trading post that eventually grew into one of Texas's largest cities and became home to one of the nation's busiest ports. This "Sparkling City by the Sea" balances growth and industry with an appreciation for the air, water, and wildlife that attract both sportsmen and environmentalists. Corpus Christi is a bilingual, bicultural community that embraces both its Mexican and American roots.
ISBN:
9780738558530
9780738558530
Category:
History of the Americas
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
06-04-2009
Language:
English
Publisher:
Arcadia Publishing
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
128
Dimensions (mm):
235x165x13mm
Weight:
0.39kg

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