Houston is an inland Gulf Coast seaport and the largest city in Texas, boasting skyscrapers, NASA facilities, and antebellum mansions hung with Spanish moss. About the "America" series: As expansive as America itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities. Each volume focuses on a city or state and features 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.