Visit Historic Chappell Hill, Texas
Author: Chappell Hill Historical Society
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Published: 1973*
Total Pages: 1
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Author: Chappell Hill Historical Society
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Published: 1973*
Total Pages: 1
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Stephen Chicoine
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2011-12-15
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 0786464186
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTexas was the South's frontier in the antebellum period. The vast new state represented the hope and future of many Southern cotton planters. As a result, Texas changed tremendously during the 1850s as increasing numbers of Southern planters moved westward to settle. Planters brought with them large numbers of slaves to plant, cultivate and pick the valuable cash crop; by 1860, slaves made up 30 percent of the total Texas population. No state in the South grew nearly as fast as Texas during this decade, and as the booming economy for cotton led the economic development, the state became increasingly embroiled in the national debate about whether slavery should exist within a democratic republic dedicated to the freedom and independence of man. This work is centered on the role played by the town of Chappell Hill during this portion of Texas history. It offers details about the area's pre-war prosperity as a center of wealth, influence and aristocracy and describes the angry fervor of the period leading up to the war. Men of this small town played a role in many of the major campaigns and battles of the war, and their motivations for enlisting and their tales of duty are included here. Through excerpts from their correspondence and journals, the book emphasizes personal experiences of the soldiers. Post-war adventures are also offered as the author explores Texas resistance to Federal occupation, the town's yellow fever epidemic and a period of reconciliation as aging veterans gather at Blue-Gray reunions to reunite the nation.
Author: Judy Winfield
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 26
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Total Pages: 678
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ann Ruff
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Published: 1987
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 9780884153320
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Judy Winfield
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Published: 1969
Total Pages: 44
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Lucinda Freeman
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2011-04-29
Total Pages: 390
ISBN-13: 1450275109
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn HISTORIC HOUSTON: HOW TO SEE IT, Lucinda Freeman brings Houstons history to life by coupling entertaining stories that highlight influential personalities and key historical events with day-trip itineraries, providing a comprehensive and useful guidebook for heritage tourists interested in the history of Houston and surrounding region. Freeman is a native Houstonian, a fifth-generation Texan, and the daughter of two parents who also wrote books on Houstons history. She relies on careful research and personal experience to offer unforgettable adventures into early Houston and Texas. She brings to light colorful historical characters like Sam Houston, Deaf Smith, and legendary cattle rustler and oilman Shanghai Pierce. Freeman also recounts stories of immigrants and highlights events from key time periods like the Texas Revolution, Antebellum Texas, and the Civil War, offering guided day-trip plans for seeing it all, including historical markers, museums, plantations, battle sites, and renovated historical buildings. HISTORIC HOUSTON: HOW TO SEE IT com bines historical facts and easy to- follow itineraries with captivating anecdotes about the famous, the infamous, the heroic, and the eccentric in order to provide a fascinating, in-depth glimpse into a forward-thinking city and region with great personality and character. For more information about the book and related projects and events, visit www.historichoustontourism.com
Author: Nate Winfield
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Published: 1969
Total Pages: 44
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Elaine L. Galit
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Published: 2005-03-03
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 1461730708
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombining fascinating stories of Texas history with travel adventures around the state, Exploring Texas History: Weekend Adventures suggests where to go and what to see by tracking historical characters and events. The travel destinations echo the settlement of Texas, the battle for independence, the Alamo, cowboys, vacqueros, Buffalo Soldiers, shipwrecks, and cattle drives. Each chapter includes history, travel routes, best sights, best times to visit, lodging, dining, and sources for additional information. Families, visitors, travelers with a love of history, and teachers and students studying the required curriculum of the fourth grade in Texas schools will find this guide practical and user friendly.