Holley, Mary Austin:

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TEXAS. This is Mrs. Holley's second book on Texas, intended as a practical and informative guide for emigrants to the area. Despite the title, which is similar to that of the author's Baltimore 1833 book, this is a completely different work. Jenkins calls it "a much more important book." Included herein is a general history of Texas to May 5, 1836; a printing of the Texas and Mexican constitutions; Stephen Austin's farewell address of March 7; and specific information regarding settlements, towns, business and banking matters, transportation, and communication facilities, etc. While her earlier book served to promote the enthusiastic interest of prospective emigrants to Texas, in this work Mrs. Holley provides the hard facts of what they would find there. As Stephen F. Austin's cousin, she was in a position to know.The Hooker "Map of the State of Coahuila and Texas" was published several times, with revisions to reflect the changing face of Texas. This edition is quite striking, with the grants colored. There are numerous additions to this map over past issues.Although the 1833 Holley commands a higher price than the 1836, the 1836 is seldom offered on the rare book market.

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