The Early History of Panna Maria, Texas
Author : T. Lindsay Baker
Publisher :
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 30,78 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Panna Maria (Tex.)
ISBN :
Author : T. Lindsay Baker
Publisher :
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 30,78 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Panna Maria (Tex.)
ISBN :
Author : Rita Kerr
Publisher : Eakin Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 11,90 MB
Release : 2018-05-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781681791241
In the year 1854, the first Polish settlement of America was founded at Panna Maria, Texas. After enduring a long, perilous voyage from Poland, the first Polish settlers faced many hardships in Texas. The historical facts in this book are documented. The ghost stories are based on folk tales and, perhaps, fiction.
Author : Jerome Charyn
Publisher : Seuil
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 14,38 MB
Release : 1986
Category :
ISBN : 9782020090292
Author : Jerome Charyn
Publisher :
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 17,48 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Polish Americans
ISBN :
In turn-of-the-century New York's Hell's Kitchen, Stefan Wilde presides over a Polish-American tenement house, the Panna Maria.
Author : Joseph Jaworski
Publisher :
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 17,95 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Panna Maria (Tex.)
ISBN :
Author : T. Lindsay Baker
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 30,42 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Polish Americans
ISBN : 9780890967256
An account of the ethnic Polish immigrants who left Upper Silesia, then part of Prussia, and settled in Texas in the 1850s. They formed the first organized Polish American communities in America.
Author : Jerome Charyn
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,34 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788835600558
Author : Francis Edward Abernethy
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 30,77 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781574410921
Photographs and text describe historical buildings across Texas that were built with nature-made materials such as rocks, logs, and mud.
Author : Edward Joseph Dworaczyk
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 32,58 MB
Release : 1945
Category : Church records and registers
ISBN :
Panna Maria is the first and the oldest Polish parish in America.
Author : Henryk Sienkiewicz
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 6114 pages
File Size : 37,62 MB
Release : 2023-11-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
The Collected Works of Henryk Sienkiewicz (Illustrated Edition) brings together the key literary works of the Polish author, showcasing his talent for historical fiction and his ability to transport readers to a different time and place. Sienkiewicz's writing style is marked by its vivid descriptions, intricate plots, and memorable characters that resonate with readers long after they have finished the book. This collection includes his most famous works such as 'Quo Vadis' and 'With Fire and Sword', exploring themes of love, loyalty, and honor against the backdrop of historical events. Sienkiewicz's literary context is rooted in the Romantic period of the late 19th century, highlighting his dedication to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of Poland through his writing. This illustrated edition provides a visual element to enhance the reading experience, bringing to life the settings and characters described in Sienkiewicz's works. Readers interested in historical fiction, Polish literature, and rich storytelling will find this collection both engaging and enlightening, offering a glimpse into the world of one of Poland's most renowned authors.