Texas: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung und die physischen Verhältnisse des Landes nach eigener Beobachtung geschildert

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This German text is an account of the author's travels in Texas from December, 1845 to April, 1847. The book describes Texas primarily from a natural history perspective, although the author recounts all aspects of his travels including interactions with Native Americans. According to the author, the book was written with German emigrants in mind.

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xiv, 464 p. : map ; 21 cm.

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Roemer, Ferdinand, 1818-1891 1849.

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  • Main Title: Texas: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung und die physischen Verhältnisse des Landes nach eigener Beobachtung geschildert
  • Parallel Title: Texas: with special attention to German emigration and the physical characteristics of the land described from personal observation

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This German text is an account of the author's travels in Texas from December, 1845 to April, 1847. The book describes Texas primarily from a natural history perspective, although the author recounts all aspects of his travels including interactions with Native Americans. According to the author, the book was written with German emigrants in mind.

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xiv, 464 p. : map ; 21 cm.

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"Mit einem naturwissenschaftlichen Anhange und einer topographisch-geognostischen Karte von Texas." trans. "With a natural science appendix and a topgraphic and geologic map of Texas."

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Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

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Roemer, Ferdinand, 1818-1891. Texas: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung und die physischen Verhältnisse des Landes nach eigener Beobachtung geschildert, book, 1849; Bonn, Germany. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth202844/: accessed May 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.

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