Uncover the ambitious promises behind a 19th‑century German emigration to Texas and the stark reality that followed. This edition presents sworn testimony and documentary context around the German Emigration Company's contracts, land allotments, and the financial strain that shaped settlers’ lives in the 1840s.
The text explores how agreements were formed in Germany, how land was allocated upon arrival, and how payments, transports, and provisioning were managed under political and legal pressures. It also includes reflections on mismanagement, financing, and the long shadow of promises kept or broken in a formative period of Texas history.
Ideal for readers of Texas history, legal history, and 19th‑century migration studies seeking grounded, documentary insight into a controversial chapter of the era.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents an informative and detailed insight into the controversial origins, development, and activities of the German Emigration Company, which played a pivotal role in promoting German emigration to Texas from 1842 to 1847. The author, an active participant in the events he describes, sheds light on the company's financial struggles, blunders, land acquisitions, and conflicts with settlers and Native American tribes. The book also explores the terms and inducements offered to emigrants and the complexities of land transfers. Through its rich historical context, the book not only chronicles the experiences of German immigrants but also highlights the challenges and complexities of large-scale colonization efforts in 19th-century Texas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333270131_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333270131
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333270131
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 40 pages. 8.98x5.98x0.28 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333270135
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