Very Rare Map of the Early Texas Land Grants, circa 1836 exclusive The historic California gold rush

The historic California gold rush is brought to life with an intricate vignette of gold washing

and later became a common feature on early American coins

Interesting notations about the area of Texas such as Buffalo in the west and Droves of Wild Horses in the south as well as Silver Mines and Crystalizing Salt Lakes are also included

This experience left a lasting impression on him and upon his return to his home in Texas Jerry and a couple of like-minded friends spent years combing through a series of archives researching and verifying the contributions different Hispanic individuals made to the Texian cause

Very Rare Map of the Early Texas Land Grants, circa 1836 exclusive The historic California gold rushThis map of the earliest settlements in Texas was issued in 1836, the first year of Texas Independence. Drawn by E. F. Lee and published as part of David B. Edwards The History of Texas, or the Emigrants Farmers and Politicians Guide, the map contains excellent detail of the first land grants. To encourage development, the Mexican government licensed promoters, called empresarios, to attract settlers to Texas. Each empresario was given a specific area