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NARRATIVE OF THE SANTA FE TEXAN EXPEDITION: Comprising a Description of A TOUR THROUGH TEXAS; and Across the Great Southwestern Prairies, the Camanche (sic) and Caygua Hunting-Grounds, With an Account of the Sufferings from Want of Food, Losses From Hostile Indians, and Final CAPTURE OF THE TEXANS, and Their March, as Prisoners, to the City of Mexico
By Geo. Wilkins Kendall
Austin, Texas: The Steck Company, 1935. Frontispiece illustration depicting Puente Nacional, or National Bridge. Facsimile reproduction of the original 1844 first edition. Volume two only of the two volume set. This volume contains twenty-one detailed chapters of the expedition beginning with the departure from Fray Cristobal. An incredibly detailed historical journey through wild and difficult terrain. Fascinating reading and an important classic Texas history. Reprint of Howes K-57. Minor speckling to the covers, else near fine in dark green cloth with gilt embossed titles to the spine; no dust jacket, as issued. Octavo; 406 pages; chapter summaries. Elusive in this nice and well-preserved condition. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT VINTAGE BOOKS THANKS! |