Promised Land: Solms, Castro, and Sam Houston's Colonization

Promised Land: Solms, Castro, and Sam Houston's Colonization Contracts (Volume 19) (Sam Rayburn Series on Rural Life, sponsored by Texas A&M University-Commerce)

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 Houstonâ€™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 Germanyâ€™s Adelsverein.Â
Country USA
Brand Texas A&M University Press
Manufacturer Texas A&M University Press
Binding Hardcover
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EANs 9781603441193
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Promised Land: Solms, Castro, and Sam Houston's Colonization Contracts (Volume 19) (Sam Rayburn Series on Rural Life, sponsored by Texas A&M University-Commerce)