The Coming Empire: Or Two Thousand Miles In Texas On Horseback (1877)

By H.F. McDanield and Colonel Nathaniel Alston Taylor

Book Overview

The Coming Empire: Or Two Thousand Miles In Texas On Horseback is a travelogue book written by H. F. McDanield in 1877. The book is a detailed account of McDanield's horseback journey across Texas, covering a distance of two thousand miles. McDanield provides a vivid description of the landscape, people, and culture of Texas during that time. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a different part of McDanield's journey. He starts his journey from Austin and travels through various towns and cities, including San Antonio, El Paso, and Galveston. Along the way, he meets and interacts with people from different backgrounds, including cowboys, Native Americans, and Mexican immigrants. McDanield's writing style is engaging and descriptive, providing readers with a glimpse into the Texas of the late 19th century. He discusses the economic and political situation of Texas at that time and predicts that Texas will soon become a major economic and political power in the United States. Overall, The Coming Empire: Or Two Thousand Miles In Texas On Horseback is a fascinating travelogue that provides a unique perspective on Texas history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Texas or the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167012089
• ISBN13: 9781167012082
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"