Isbn: 9781025711911 - the history of the german settlements in texas: 1831-1861 (3 Ergebnisse)

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The History of the German Settlements in Texas, 1831-1861' is a comprehensive historical examination of the significant wave of German immigration that shaped the early landscape of the Lone Star State. Rudolph Leopold Biesele provides a detailed account of the German pioneers who left their homeland in search of economic opportunity and political freedom, focusing on the critical decades leading up to the American Civil War.The work explores the establishment of major settlements, including New Braunfels and Fredericksburg, and analyzes the organizational efforts of the Adelsverein, also known as the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas. Biesele delves into the social, cultural, and economic contributions of these communities, highlighting their unique agricultural practices, educational initiatives, and political stances within the context of frontier life. By tracing the development of these colonies from their initial founding to the outbreak of the Civil War, the book illustrates the enduring impact of German heritage on Texan identity. This scholarly yet accessible study remains a vital resource for understanding the complexities of immigration and the diverse cultural fabric of the American Southwest.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…