I read this book in preparation to interview its author, Al Roker. A professional researcher prepared the materials for this project, but those familiar with Galveston history may be taken aback with a few glaring mistakes (including photos of local building being incorrectly identified).

I wrote this book to share it only the history of the cemeteries themselves, but of some of the fascinating people who rest there: millionaires, bartenders, soldiers, philanthropists, ships captains, scoundrels and more. I hope you enjoy it!