TEXAS

Book Description

Lexington, Ky.: J. Clarke & Co., 1836.. [2],viii ,410pp. plus folding engraved map of Texas on onionskin paper, 26.8 x 34 cm., with original handcolored outline and shading. Original tan muslin, printed paper label. Some wear to cloth. Bookplate on front pastedown. Some light foxing. Very good. The Hooker map is clean and crisp. This is Mrs. Holley's second book on Texas, intended as a practical and informative guide for emigrant's to the area. Despite the title, which is similar to 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, Mrs. Holley in this work 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. Though the 1833 Holley commands a higher price than the 1836, the 1836 is seldom offered on the rare book market. This copy with the bookplate of Joaquin Garcia Icazbalceta (1825-1894), the noted Mexican historian, bibliographer and philologist. STREETER TEXAS 1207. RAINES, p.116. HOWES H593, "aa." SABIN 32528. GRAFF, FIFTY TEXAS RARITIES 15. BASIC TEXAS BOOKS 94. VANDALE TEXIANAMETER 88.

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