Promised Land

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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 Houston’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 Germany’s Adelsverein.

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“Meticulously researched form hard-to-find primary sources, and written with rare style and verve, Morganthaler’s book brings to life a little-known but important chapter in the history of the Texas Republic.”—Gregg Cantrell, co-editor of Texas Lone Star Pasts

“. . . offers a different perspective on the Republic and on annexation by addressing them through the eyes and motivations of Solms and others. . . .”—Paula Mitchell Marks, associate dean and associate professor of American studies, St. Edwards University

"...this is an importany and valuable study"--James C. Kearney, Southwestern Historical Quarterly

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