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Cette série étendue plonge dans une histoire riche et des récits personnels, retraçant la vie d'individus et de communautés à travers les générations. Elle explore les thèmes de l'identité, de l'héritage et de la nature évolutive des liens humains au fil du temps. L'ensemble offre un aperçu captivant des changements sociétaux et de l'impact durable du passé sur le présent.

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

Ordre de lecture recommandé

  • Cowboy Spurs and Their Makers

    • 192pages
    • 7 heures de lecture

    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

  • Perilous Voyages

    • 200pages
    • 7 heures de lecture
    3,5(2)Évaluer

    Includes William Gilliam Kingsbury's 1877 pamphlet: A description of south-western and middle Texas (United States)

    Perilous Voyages

  • Land!: Irish Pioneers in Mexican and Revolutionary Texas

    • 304pages
    • 11 heures de lecture
    3,7(9)Évaluer

    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

    • 136pages
    • 5 heures de lecture

    “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