Project Gutenberg 2018-05-08 Public domain in the USA. 139 Daly, Loraine Reumert, Pat 62013061 The Padre Island Story Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Padre Island Story" by Loraine Daly and Pat Reumert is a historical account written in the early 1960s. This book explores the rich and colorful past of Padre Island, Texas, highlighting its evolution from a wild frontier inhabited by indigenous tribes, explorers, and pirates, to a burgeoning resort destination. The narrative immerses readers in tales of adventure, treasure, and the unique ecology of the island, celebrating both its historical significance and natural beauty. The content of the book delves into the diverse history of Padre Island, recounting stories of early explorers such as Alonso Alvarez de Piñeda and Cabeza de Vaca, indigenous tribes like the fierce Karankawas, and infamous pirates led by Jean Lafitte. The authors paint vivid pictures of the island's landscape and wildlife, depicting its role in various historical events, including the Mexican-American War. Additionally, the book reflects on the island's transformation into a resort destination, outlining recreational opportunities and cultural events that attract enthusiasts from nearby regions. Through engaging storytelling and historical insights, "The Padre Island Story" invites readers to appreciate the island's multifaceted heritage and future potential. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Padre Island (Tex.) Rio Grande Valley (Colo.-Mexico and Tex.) -- Description and travel F350.5 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: History - American Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 118101 2025-06-22T16:25:24.980526 text/html 111060 2018-05-08T16:52:56 text/html 5491531 2025-06-22T16:25:31.899502 application/epub+zip 5492996 2025-06-22T16:25:28.083501 application/epub+zip 111537 2025-06-22T16:25:26.350530 application/epub+zip 5534315 2025-06-22T16:25:34.290530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5508751 2025-06-22T16:25:30.458492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149271 2022-08-25T16:41:18.894601 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87660 2025-06-22T16:25:24.271522 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87952 2018-05-08T16:52:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87654 2018-05-08T16:53:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87654 2018-05-08T16:53:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22063 2025-06-22T16:25:34.450469 application/rdf+xml 22352 2025-06-22T16:25:26.455490 image/jpeg 3115 2025-06-22T16:25:26.402515 image/jpeg 34983 2018-05-08T16:54:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 34898 2018-05-08T16:54:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 5122711 2018-05-08T16:54:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 34873 2018-05-08T16:54:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 5131102 2025-06-22T16:25:25.134570 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog