The Battle of Palmito Ranch, considered by some to be the war’s final battle, though it took place after Confederate forces surrendered at Appomattox Court House, was fought near Brownsville, Texas., The oil boom of the early 1900s transformed the state, turning the rural region into a ...
However, the Texas Oil Boom officially began at the start of the 20th century (10th January 1901 to be precise). A huge oil, gas, and mud spurt occurred at the Lucas No 1 well at Spindletop near Beaumont; 90 miles east of Houston and a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico. The s...
The Battle of Palmito Ranch, considered by some to be the war’s final battle, though it took place after Confederate forces surrendered at Appomattox Court House, was fought near Brownsville, Texas., The oil boom of the early 1900s transformed the state, turning the rural region into a ...
Stephen M. Testa
decided on the furnishings and called it “Early Texas” style, a blend of American West and Spanish Colonial. Along the walls were eight antique brass sconces from Spain, and suspended from the ceiling by heavy chains were wrought-iron chandeliers with gold and copper leaf finish, custom-made...
Mr. Trump…and Mr. Milei…are taking their countries in very different directions. Mr. Milei’s administration is restructuring Argentina’s government for good reason: failure. In the early 1900s, people used the expression “as rich as an Argentine,” and millions of Italians and Spaniards ...
would not be as spectacular if Jefferson had followed Palladio's advice; there really is no boundary between the house and the nature around it, and so Jefferson was able to look out on his beloved state of Virginia from his wonderful vantage point. Now we'll go on to Jefferson's ...
Then, in the early 1900s, the world entered what has been called the "Coal Era", where coal was unques- tionably the dominant source of energy. Now, as we look to the future where emerging economies like China and India continue to grow and the demand for coal moves to the east, ...
We awoke on Tuesday to 52oF, enjoyed the early morning and made our way to the East Entrance, with a stop for some of the “essentials” (like a water hose that didn’t leak!). The sunrise shining on the rock formations in front of us was spectacular. We got to the 1-mile two...
In the United States, it is not 11 to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached...