The History and Mystery of the Menger Hotel - Softcover

Williams, Docia Schultz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556227922 ISBN 13: 9781556227929

Verlag: Taylor Trade Publishing, 2000

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Book by Williams Docia Schultz

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Founded in 1859, the Menger Hotel is renowned for colorful, fascinating, and intriguing events that have made it a landmark hotel in San Antonio. Replete with photographs and anecdotes, the book will also keep readers on the edge of their seats with its tales of ghostly sightings. Personal sketches of famous guests, chilling ghost stories, and some of the hotel's most famous recipes -- what more could you ask for!

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"The definitive account of a beloved hotel that has played a memorable role in San Antonio's history....the fascinating story of the people who owned the Menger and the noteworthy folk they entertained.....This generously illustrated book is one that visitors and San Antonians alike will want to make their own".
Frank W. Jennings
Historian, journalist, and author of "San Antonio: The Story of an Enchanted City"
"An engaging and generous history of a Texas institution. Williams' work is a mix of panoramic views and detail, from resident ghosts to army generals, from recipes to love stories, that should give anyone a peg for their curiosity".
Dr. John L. Davis
Author, professor, historian/researcher at the University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio
"Written with heart and humor throughout, whether she wrote of the true German grit of William and Mary Menger or the eerie wanderers of the Menger corridors. I love the Menger and so will you, if you don't already".
Polly Price
Author, host/producer [Book Fare, ] Time Warner TV, San Antonio
Author Docia Schultz Williams is a longtime resident and certified professional tour guide in San Antonio. Her books include "Best Tales of Texas Ghosts", "Exploring San Antonio with Children", and "When Darkness Falls: Tales of San Antonio Ghosts and Hauntings".

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• Verlag: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1556227922
• ISBN 13: 9781556227929
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 310