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Esta extensa serie profundiza en una rica historia y narrativas personales, rastreando las vidas de individuos y comunidades a través de generaciones. Explora temas de identidad, legado y la naturaleza cambiante de las conexiones humanas a lo largo del tiempo. La colección ofrece una mirada convincente a los cambios sociales y el impacto duradero del pasado en el presente.

A Long Ride in Texas
Land!: Irish Pioneers in Mexican and Revolutionary Texas
Perilous Voyages
Cowboy Spurs and Their Makers

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  • Cowboy Spurs and Their Makers

    • 192 páginas
    • 7 horas de lectura

    Exploring the evolution of cowboy spurs as a distinctive form of American folk art, this book delves into their development influenced by practical use, the rugged environment, and the individualism of artisans. It highlights the unique craftsmanship behind these spurs and offers insights into their historical significance. Additionally, it serves as a valuable reference for identifying spurs used by riders in Texas and the Southwest, making it essential for historians and enthusiasts of Western culture.

    Cowboy Spurs and Their Makers

  • Land!: Irish Pioneers in Mexican and Revolutionary Texas

    • 304 páginas
    • 11 horas de lectura
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    Focusing on the experiences of Irish impresarios in mid-nineteenth century Mexican Texas, the narrative explores how these settlers overcame significant challenges such as long journeys, hostile encounters, and disease in their quest for land. Key figures like John McMullen and James Power are highlighted, illustrating their roles in shaping Texas through marriages, political alliances, and cultural integration. The book emphasizes that these Irish pioneers were not fleeing oppression, but rather seizing opportunities to thrive as entrepreneurs, contributing to the region's economic and social development.

    Land!: Irish Pioneers in Mexican and Revolutionary Texas

  • A Long Ride in Texas

    • 136 páginas
    • 5 horas de lectura

    “Riddell’s travel account of early Texas rewards readers with a rich assortment of period detail.”—True West “A scholarly and valuable contribution to our understanding of mid-nineteenth century Texas. . . . his observations on the land and its people will not disappoint.”—Review of Texas Books “Perhaps divine intervention has kept silent this vainglorious scientist who so openly lusted for recognition; a century and a half, however, is penance enough, and for so effectively restoring this long-lost voice, the editor deserves praise.”—Journal of Mississippi History

    A Long Ride in Texas