One Hundred Years in Bandera, 1853-1953
Author : (John Marvin), . Hunter
Publisher :
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 45,15 MB
Release : 1953
Category :
ISBN :
100 Years in Bandera 1853-1953
Author : (John Marvin). Hunter
Publisher :
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 32,69 MB
Release : 1953
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Castro's Colony
Author : Bobby D. Weaver
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 14,38 MB
Release : 2005-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781585445189
Book Description
In 1842, French banker Henri Castro secured a colonization grant and recruited more than two thousand Europeans to immigrate to Texas and populate his colony. The author describes the empresario system under which this community, now known as Castroville, was formed and considers the life of its founder.
Bloody Bill Longley
Author : Rick Miller
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 20,16 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1574413058
Book Description
William Preston Longley (1851-1878) went on a murderous rampage over the last few years of his life. Once he was arrested in 1877, and subsequently sentenced to hang, his name became known statewide as an outlaw and a murderer. Longley created and reveled in his self-centered image as a fearsome, deadly gunfighter. In truth, Longley was not the daring figure that he attempted to paint.
Hill Country
Author : Richard Zelade
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 29,63 MB
Release : 1999-02-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1461625394
Book Description
This book features ten tours to Central Texas that capture the essence of its flavor and charm. Included in this guide are historic tidbits, folklore, geography, major attractions, maps, listings of accomodations, a calendar of events, and more.
Mary's People
Author : Gerry Green
Publisher :
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 29,15 MB
Release : 1985
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
The Buckelew family in the United States from about 1700.
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Page : 1046 pages
File Size : 21,29 MB
Release : 1954
Category : Copyright
ISBN :
Book Description
Includes Part 1A, Number 1: Books (January - June) and Part 1B, Number 1: Pamphlets, Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (January - June)
The Texas Republic and the Mormon Kingdom of God
Author : Michael Van Wagenen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 24,12 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781585441846
Book Description
History has until now hidden how close the ambitions of these two men came to carving out a Mormon Kingdom of God in the Republic of Texas.".
Lone Star Travel Guide to Texas Hill Country
Author : Richard Zelade
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 20,84 MB
Release : 2011-05-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1589796101
Book Description
A more narrowly focused but still abundantly informative treatment of the Texas Hill Country, this new edition features five tours of the Hill Country that capture the essence of its flavor and charm. Take a ride on the Fredericksburg & Northern Railroad, follow the historic Mormon trails from Travis Peak Community to Medina Lake, visit Enchanted Rock, and much more. This updated sixth edition contains even more Hill Country destinations than ever before!
Cracker Barrel Chronicles
Author : John Holmes Jenkins
Publisher : Austin, Tex. : Pemberton Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 15,11 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN :
Book Description
A bibliography of Texas Town and County histories.
