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Castro's Colony

- Empresario Development in Texas, 1842-1865

About Castro's Colony

In 1842, French banker Henri Castro secured a colonization grant and recruited more than two thousand Europeans to immigrate to Texas and populate his colony. The author describes the empresario system under which this community, now known as Castroville, was formed and considers the life of its founder.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781585445189
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 200
  • Published:
  • January 14, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x152x11 mm.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 12, 2025

Description of Castro's Colony

In 1842, French banker Henri Castro secured a colonization grant and recruited more than two thousand Europeans to immigrate to Texas and populate his colony. The author describes the empresario system under which this community, now known as Castroville, was formed and considers the life of its founder.

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