The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston: An Authorized History

Throughout the long and colorful history of Galveston, no name has embodied the Spirit of the Island...
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Author: Kimber Fountain
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The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston: An Authorized History by Fountain, Kimber

The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston: An Authorized History

$63.38

The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston: An Authorized History

$63.38
Author: Kimber Fountain
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Throughout the long and colorful history of Galveston, no name has embodied the Spirit of the Island quite like the name Maceo. Two penniless Sicilian immigrants rose from modest beginnings to lead an entire city to prosperity, yet the nature of their industry and its abrupt and embarrassing end resulted in a legacy cloaked in stereotypes and rumor. For nearly forty years, Sam and Rose Maceo ruled a far-reaching underground economy of illegal booze and gambling but used their influence to infuse the Free State of Galveston with glamour, fame and fortune--a vision later used as a template for Las Vegas. The island city responded in kind, and its acceptance of the Maceos insulated their empire for decades. Pairing personal interviews of living descendants with her own meticulous research, Kimber Fountain lifts the veil on the Maceo family's closely guarded heritage.

Author: Kimber Fountain
Publisher: History Press
Published: 02/10/2020
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781467143530

About the Author
Fountain, Kimber: - A native of the Texas Gulf Coast and longtime resident of Galveston Island, Kimber Fountain has previously published two other books on the city's rich history: Galveston Seawall Chronicles and Galveston's Red Light District: A History of the Line. She also serves as chair of the Arts & Historic Preservation Advisory Board to Galveston's City Council and is occasionally seen on stage at the Island East-End Theatre Company.

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