ISBN: 0890968411

During Queen Victoria's reign, many working-class immigrants came to America. Because of their shared language, Anglo ethnicity, and familiarity with English-based customs, these immigrants rapidly blended into American life. John W. Leonard and J. W. L. "Will" Johnson were two such Englishmen; they came to Beaumont, Texas, in 1869, assimilated quickly, and became "invisible immigrants." Living in Beaumont for almost fifteen years, Johnson and Leonard carved out careers as teachers, lawyers, and newspapermen. Johnson operated a school, edited the "Neches Valley News, " and helped organize the East Texas River and Harbor Improvement Association. Leonard established the "Beaumont Enterprise" and founded the town's first Episcopal congregation. Both became heavily involved in Reconstruction politics, adopting the racial and political attitudes of conservative white Texans. As fledgling Democrats, they worked to rebuild the party, defeat the Republicans, and thereby "redeem" the state. In "Her Majesty's Texans, " Robert J. Robertson presents a fascinating story, recounting not only Johnson's and Leonard's business and political careers, but also their personal lives. Eager for adventures in the new land, sad at being far from home, hungry for money and position, and yearning for the love of Texas women, these young English Texans played hard at the games of life, winning some and losing others. history History, Texas A&M University Press

ISBN: 9780890968413

During Queen Victoria's reign, many working-class immigrants came to America. Because of their shared language, Anglo ethnicity, and familiarity with English-based customs, these immigrants rapidly blended into American life. John W. Leonard and J. W. L. "Will" Johnson were two such Englishmen: they came to Beaumont, Texas, in 1869, assimilated quickly, and became "invisible immigrants".Living in Beaumont for almost fifteen years, Johnson and Leonard carved out careers as teachers, lawyers, and newspapermen. Johnson operated a school, edited the Neches Valley News, and helped organize the East Texas River and Harbor Improvement Association. Leonard established the Beaumont Enterprise and founded the town's first Episcopal congregation. Both became heavily involved in Reconstruction politics, adopting the racial and political attitudes of conservative white Texans. As fledgling Democrats, they worked to rebuild the party, defeat the Republicans, and thereby "redeem" the state.In Her Majesty's Texans, Robert J. Robertson presents a fascinating story, recounting not only Johnson's and Leonard's business and political careers, but also their personal lives. Eager for adventures in the new land, sad at being far from home, hungry for money and position, and yearning for the love of Texas women, these young English Texans played hard at the games of life, winning some and losing others. Media >

1999, ISBN: 9780890968413

Hardcover

College Station, Texas: Texas A & M University Press. Very Good. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 0890968411 . SIGNED and INSCRIBED by author in black ink on the full title page. Inscription reads "For Louise and John Purvis Best wished Robert Roberston. 6 May 1999." The narrative covers the experiences of five English immigrants to Texas, but focuses on two of them - John Leonard and Will Johnson, young cousins who came to Texas in 1869. Author is a great grandson of Will Johnson and he obtained a great many family letters and photographs for both Leonard and Johnson. No highlighting, underlining, or previous owner marks. Spine slightly slanted. Brown age spotting to top page edges. Boards very slightly bowed. No dust jacket. Ships same or next business day. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 172 pages ., Texas A & M University Press, 1998

1998, ISBN: 0890968411

Hardcover, First edition

[EAN: 9780890968413], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Texas A & M University Press, College Station, Texas], TEXANA, SIGNED and INSCRIBED by author in black ink on the full title page. Inscription reads "For Louise and John Purvis Best wished Robert Roberston. 6 May 1999." The narrative covers the experiences of five English immigrants to Texas, but focuses on two of them - John Leonard and Will Johnson, young cousins who came to Texas in 1869. Author is a great grandson of Will Johnson and he obtained a great many family letters and photographs for both Leonard and Johnson. No highlighting, underlining, or previous owner marks. Spine slightly slanted. Brown age spotting to top page edges. Boards very slightly bowed. No dust jacket. Ships same or next business day. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 172 pages

1998, ISBN: 0890968411

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