Viktor Bracht (57 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean. ; 229 pages.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Texas Im Jahre 1848. Nach Mehrjarigen Beobachtungen Dargestellt. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Good condition hardcover in dust jacket. Reprinted Edition (1991) Pages and edges are clean and unmarked, light crease and scuff on top of dust jacket. This book is in stock and we ship same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First edition thus. xxxvi, 229 pages : portraits ; green full cloth with gilt lettering ; dj in mylar. One-inch tear and creasing on dj rear. Businessman Viktor F. Bracht of Düsseldorf landed at Galveston in 1845 as an agent of the Adelsverein (a German nobles' society for colonising Texas). He lived in and owned businesses in several communities during the next few years, including New Braunfels and San Antonio. An inveterate enthusiast, he traveled extensively, saw little about Texas he didn't like, and became a cheerleader for German emigration to the state. During the European upheavals and revolutions of 1848, he wrote and published this volume as an encouragement for ordinary Germans to say "fick dich" to Europe and try their luck in America. Practicing what he preached, he spent much of the rest of his life in Texas, dying there in 1887.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condition: New.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Reprint of the 1931 edition. Hard cover published by German-Texas Heritage Society in 1991. Green covers with gilt lettering. Corners of back cover are slightly bumped. Book is in very good condition. Dust jacket has a small tear at top in front by spine and a small nick at top by spine. DJ is slightly creased along top edges, and is in very good minus condition. Large 8vo, 229 pages, 1.4 lb.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 229 pages.…

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Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First edition THUS. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Copyright 1931,1991. 1991 printing. Clean cover and content pages. New protective Mylar applied to dust jacket before shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Black letters on green cloth. 223 pages. First edition in english. The original edition was in 1849. This edition was translated by Charles Frank Schmidt. Another name is below Roland Prosper Bracht's signature, but it is not legible. Howes #682. Contents: boundaries of Texas, nature of the country, produce, productions, animals, laborers, make up of population, government, schools, roads, emigration, testimonials. P. 210 is an errata. B & W portrait of the author and his family. The front board has a 3/8 in. thinned spot on the top edgs and a 1/8 in. spot rubbed through to the board on the bottom corner; the back joint has a 1/8 in. spot rubbed through to the board. The three blank papers in the back are foxed; the front fep is less so. The back free endpaper is missing. Two inches of the front endpaper is a little roughened on the fold. Text block ends have darkened. Photos e-mailed upon request. International shipping will require extra cost. Inscribed and Signed by the Au. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. First edition. Hard cover published by Naylor Printing Co. in 1931. No dust jacket. Green covers with black lettering on front and spine. Covers are b.owed some. Corners are bumped and spine is faded some. Tips of two upper page corners are bent and creased. Pages have slight toning. Last page has a newspaper article about Anson Jones' suicide glued to it. Book is in good condition. 8vo, 223 pages, 1.1 lb. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 223 pages.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Texas Im Jahre 1848. Nach Mehrjarigen Beobachtungen Dargestellt' offers a detailed depiction of Texas in 1848, based on years of observations by Viktor Bracht. This historical account provides valuable insights into the landscape, culture, and society of Texas during a transformative period in its history. Bracht's work captures the essence of the Southwest, making it a compelling read for those interested in the history of the United States and the American West. The book serves as a window into the past, showcasing the challenges and opportunities that defined life in Texas during the mid-19th century. It remains a significant resource for historians and anyone curious about the historical development of the region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. dj: none. book: ex-lib. private library. light green boards. calling it about avg or less. worn spine Language: eng.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Green cloth covered boards, black titles on front cover and spine. xxv, 223 pp. Good with some scattered marginalia in color pencil.