The Magdalene Reliquary by Gary Mcavoy
In this thoughtful tour of 120 historic homes in Waco, Texas, architectural historian Kenneth Hafertepe gives readers a glimpse of the surprising variety of styles and stories captured in the houses built by and for Wacoans. Focusing on the period from the 1850s to about 1940, Hafertepe provides not only snapshots of the dwellings in which the people of Waco lived, but also informed hints about how they lived: everyone from the wealthiest merchants to the humblest day laborers.Historic Homes of Waco, Texas incorporates material gleaned from city directories, fire insurance maps, census and cemetery records, and other archival and published sources to afford the most complete picture possible of how these homes came to be and what became of those who built and lived in them. Over 120 color photographs, also taken by the author, round out the descriptions.
The popular enthusiasm for the television series featuring Waco-area fixer-uppers, coupled with the burgeoning local industry generated by the show's two charismatic hosts, has certainly boosted interest in historic homes and buildings in Waco. Indeed, Hafertepe has incorporated a handful of properties featured on the show among the houses profiled in this book. But beyond any current entertainment craze, Historic Homes of Waco, Texas will stand the test of time as an authoritative and entertaining tribute to these important structures and the people who inhabited them.
Gary McAvoy is a long-time writer, entrepreneur, and technology executive. He also worked as a literary media escort in Seattle for several years, promoting the books of hundreds of writers, including Dr. Jane Goodall, with whom Gary eventually collaborated on Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating (Hachette, 2005). Gary is also a professional collector of rare literary manuscripts, historical letters, and books, a love that led to the fascinating discoveries that led up to his latest book, And Every Word Is True (Literati Editions, March 2019), a revelatory look at surprising new revelations concerning the investigation surrounding the 1959 Clutter family murders, horrible crimes chillingly depicted in Truman Clutter's film. And Every Word Is True is a dramatic sequel to Truman Capote's classic story, bringing new viewpoints to an iconic American crime.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780990837688 |
| ISBN 10 | 0990837688 |
| Title | The Magdalene Reliquary |
| Author | Gary Mcavoy |
| Series | The Magdalene Chronicles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Literati Editions |
| Year published | 2020-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 374 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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