| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 225 pages) : illustrations, map. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Sam Rayburn series on rural life ; no. 19
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Sam Rayburn series on rural life ; no. 19.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-214) and index. |
| Contents |
Context -- France meets Texas -- The colonization contracts -- Shifting diplomatic winds -- The nobles and the pilgrims -- France sours, Germany ponders -- Setbacks and preparations -- Solms -- The journey -- Welcome to Texas -- West to San Antonio -- Competition -- Missed connections -- Priorities -- The founders depart -- The tides turn -- The outcome -- Aftermath. |
| Summary |
In 1842, Sam Houston, president of the new Texas Republic, wanted four things: peace with Mexico, peace with the native population, financing from Europe, and productive settlers for his vast, new country. He issued colonization contracts in an effort to meet all these objectives, but only two of President Houston?s contracts actually resulted in permanent settlement. Promised Land provides a close examination of the circumstances surrounding the colonization contract issued to Henri Castro of France and the contract assumed by Germany?s Adelsverein.--Amazon.com. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Solms-Braunfels, Carl, Prinz zu, 1812-1875.
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Solms-Braunfels, Carl, Prinz zu, 1812-1875. |
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Castro, Henri, 1786-1865.
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Castro, Henri, 1786-1865. |
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Adelsverein -- History.
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Adelsverein. |
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History. |
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Solms-Braunfels, Carl, 1812-1875 Prinz zu. |
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Castro, Henri, 1786-1865. |
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Adelsverein -- History. |
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Texas -- Colonization -- History -- 19th century.
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Texas. |
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Colonization. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Texas -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
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Emigration and immigration. |
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Germany -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
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Germany. |
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France -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
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France. |
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Texas -- History -- Republic, 1836-1846.
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| Chronological Term |
1800 - 1899 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Morgenthaler, George J. Promised land. 1st ed. College Station : Texas A & M University Press, ©2009 (DLC) 2009000523 |
| ISBN |
9781603443586 (electronic book) |
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1603443584 (electronic book) |
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9781603441193 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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1603441190 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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