An edition of A journey through Texas (1857)
A journey through Texas
or, A saddle-trip on the south-western frontier: with a statistical appendix.
By Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.
Publish Date
1859
Publisher
Mason brothers
Language
eng
Pages
516
Description:
"Olmsted came to Texas in the 1850s. He had a trained eye for land and its use. He visited Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Eagle Pass, the German settlements (his favorite settlers) and the coastal towns and plantations. It is perceptive and intelligent reporting and reaming good reading." --A.C. Green THE 50 BEST BOOKS ABOUT TEXAS
subjects: Description and travel, Slavery, Social life and customs, Packhorse camping, Travel, History, Frontier and pioneer life, Manners and customs, Olmsted, frederick law, 1822-1903, Slavery, united states, Frontier and pioneer life, texas, Texas, description and travel, Texas, social life and customs
People: Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903)
Places: Texas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Eagle Pass
Times: 19th century, 1850-1860