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Pioneers in Gods Hills (Vol 1) First published by the Historical Society in 1960, this first edition has pioneer biographies of families from the Arhlgers to the Grobes, to the Metzgers to the Wehmeyers. Has reprinted ships lists and other early Fredericksburg historical data. Order # B- 14 $ 24.95 |
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Pioneers
in God's Hills Vol.II This
second volume of Gillespie County pioneer biographies was published in
1974, following Vol. I in 1961. This new paperback version is giving
young and old alike a chance to collect this great Gillespie County
history book. Order # B-13 $ 24.95 |
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Roemer's Texas This book first published in 1935, was a translation by Oswald Mueller. This is a scientific and social narrative of the first days of settlement in Texas ca. 1845-47 by the German " Adelsverein" and the immigrants they brought to the Texas Hill Country. Very detailed description of the climate, flora, fauna and geology of the Gillespie Co. region. Dr. Roemer accompanied John Meusebach on his journey to San Saba to sign a peace treaty with the Comanches. Good description of the journey and aftermath. Order # B- 2 $ 28.95 |
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Nine
Years with the Indians The
story of Herman Lehmann who in 1870 at age 11 was taken from his Mason
Co. home by Indians and not heard from again for 8 years. This is an
autobiographical narrative, first published in 1927. A compelling story
of cultural adaptation and Texas frontier history. Order # B-1
$25
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The German Texans Mr. Lich's history of the German-Texan heritage is a captivating essay on all aspects of the immigrant experience in Texas. 200 pages of superb text and photos. Mr. Lich covers the Germans in all regions and all activities they undertook. A must buy for any Texas history enthusiast. Order # B- 12 $ 12.95 |
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Texas
in 1848 Originally
published in German in 1849, this book has been described by scholars as
a treasure of German-Texan history. The author gives good detailed
accounts of the immigrants and the new surrounding they faced in Texas.
language is dated and very insightful to 19th century culture. Order # B-7 $ 28.95 |
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Fredericksburg,TX
A
fine book with gorgeous color photographs of Fredericksburg
homes, interiors, furnishings, and gardens. The cover photo is the
Walton-Smith log cabin on the grounds of the Pioneer Museum. Order # B- 32 $ 9.95 |
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Quanah
Parker, Comanche Chief Order # B 38 $ 14.95 This carefully researched biography separate the myth from the man who was the son of famed Indian captive Cynthia Ann Parker. This pivotal figure of American Indian history is presented as a leader who adapted the best he could to the changing world that he and his people faced during his lifetime. |
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Flavor of the Texas Hill Country This beautifully designed recipe book is set against the backdrop the famous Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm in Stonewall, TX. Not only will you enjoy the authentic simple recipes, but there is great historical information about the Texas Hill Country and the customs common to this area. A great gift idea for anyone. Order # B- 29 $ 8.95 |
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Kirchen
Buch Church
records for baptisms, confirmations births and deaths in Fredericksburg ca. 1849-70. Order # B- 21 $ 15.95 |
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Der Stadt Cemetery A good book of cemetery records for any genealogist doing family research in the Fredericksburg area. Order # B- 23 $ 10.00 |
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Handbook
and Registry of German- Texan Heritage Another
great resource for any German-Texan genealogist, this compendium covers
by county subjects such as Lutheran, Catholic, and Methodist churches,
cemeteries, schools, farms & ranches and historical markers. Order # B- 24 $ 22.95 |
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GTHS
-German Immigrant Ancestors
Order # B- 32 $ 15.00 |
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Rural Cemeteries
of Gillespie County Order # B 37 $ 15.95 This guide complied by the Dr. Keidel Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic in Fredericksburg covers rural cemeteries in the following Gillespie Co. communities: Bear Creek, Cherry Mountain, Cherry Spring, Crabapple, Doss, Grapetown, Klein Branch, Onion Creek, Pecan Creek, Pilot Knob, Squaw Creek, Tivydale and Willow City. |
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Texas Tears &
Texas
Sunshine
Order # B 39 $ 15.95 This book recounts the stories if sixteen women pioneers, whose experiences provide a gripping , personal history of Texas from its first Anglo settlement through the taming of the western sections of our vast state. |
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Spirit of
Iron Order # B 40 $ 9.95
The author of " A Paradise Called Texas" and daughter of famed German Texas scholar Gilbert Jordan, Janice Shefelman spins a story of Mina and her experiences in the German Texas Hill Country. |
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Cynthia Ann
Parker; The Life and the Legend Order # B 41
$ 14.95
Author Margaret Hacker recounts the tragic story of the abduction and captivity of nine-year-old Cynthia Parker. When she was returned to her family at age 24, Cynthia had a hard time adapting to life without her Indian husband and sons.
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Letters to Oma: A
Young German Girl's Account of Her First Year in Texas 1847 Order # B 44 $ 15.95 Fictional tale about the life of Christina Eudora Von Scholl and her family's adventures as they immigrate from Germany to Industry, Texas. Based on primary source materials this book has been used by Texas history teachers for many years. |
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Divided Order # B 45 $ 14.95
The continued sage of the von Scholl family as they tell the story of the effect of the Civil War on German Texans. |
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Indianola &
Matagorda Island 1837-1887 Order # B 50 $
15.95
Ms. Wolff provides the reader with a historical chronology of the two locations, plus information on shipwrecks, cemetery inscriptions and natural resources of this section of the Texas Gulf coast.
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