Austin, 1972, vi, 81p., boards, 6x9. The excerpts from Saligny's letters present the lighter side of his stay in Texas as head of the French Legation, including commentaries on the state of civilization in the new Republic, his contemporary and frank appraisals of early Texans now considered heroes, and his involvement in the scandalous but amusing incident known as the Pig War. Read More
Austin, 1972, vi, 81p., boards, 6x9. The excerpts from Saligny's letters present the lighter side of his stay in Texas as head of the French Legation, including commentaries on the state of civilization in the new Republic, his contemporary and frank appraisals of early Texans now considered heroes, and his involvement in the scandalous but amusing incident known as the Pig War. Read Less
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Like New. No Dustjacket as Issued. Size: 9x6x0; DUBOIS DE SALIGNY (1809â€"1888). Jean Pierre Isidore Alphonse Dubois, French diplomat in the Republic of Texas, son of Jean Baptiste Isidore and Marie Louise Rose (Bertrand) Dubois, was born on April 8, 1809, in Caen, Normandy, France. He entered on a diplomatic career in 1831 and became, successively, secretary of the French legations in Hanover, Greece, and the United States. While at this last post he was instructed by the French government to go to Texas to investigate the conditions and prospects of the new republic. During this mission in the spring of 1839 he visited Galveston, Houston, and the coastal area as far west as Matagorda. His reports to the French foreign minister influenced the French government to recognize Texas in a treaty of friendship, navigation, and commerce.
Add this copy of Alphonse in Austin (English and French Edition) to cart. $46.33, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by Encino Pr.
