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De León, a Tejano Family History

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Book Synopsis: Winner, Presidio La Bahia Award, 2004 San Antonio Conservation Society Citation, 2005

La familia de León was one of the foundation stones on which Texas was built. Martín de León and his wife Patricia de la Garza left a comfortable life in Mexico for the hardships and uncertainties of the Texas frontier in 1801. Together, they established family ranches in South Texas and, in 1824, the town of Victoria and the de León colony on the Guadalupe River (along with Stephen F. Austin's colony, the only completely successful colonization effort in Texas). They and their descendents survived and prospered under four governments, as the society in which they lived evolved from autocratic to republican and the economy from which they drew their livelihood changed from one of mercantile control to one characterized by capitalistic investments.

Combining the storytelling flair of a novelist with a scholar's concern for the facts, Ana Carolina Castillo Crimm here recounts the history of three generations of the de León family. She follows Martín and Patricia from their beginnings in Mexico through the establishment of the family ranches in Texas and the founding of the de León colony and the town of Victoria. Then she details how, after Martín's death in 1834, Patricia and her children endured the Texas Revolution, exile in New Orleans and Mexico, expropriation of their lands, and, after returning to Texas, years of legal battles to regain their property. Representative of the experiences of many Tejanos whose stories have yet to be written, the history of the de León family is the story of the Tejano settlers of Texas.

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Discover the captivating story of the de León family in "De León, a Tejano Family History" book. Winner of the prestigious Presidio La Bahia Award in 2004 and the San Antonio Conservation Society Citation in 2005, this book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those curious about the Texas frontier.

Immerse yourself in the journey of Martín de León and Patricia de la Garza as they leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico for the challenges and unknowns of the Texas frontier in 1801. Together, they establish family ranches in South Texas and play a key role in the successful colonization effort of Texas. Experience their trials and triumphs as they adapt to evolving governments and changing economic landscapes.

Ana Carolina Castillo Crimm masterfully combines her storytelling prowess with meticulous research, ensuring that every page of "De León, a Tejano Family History" is both engaging and historically accurate. Follow the de León family through their early years in Mexico, the founding of the de León colony and the town of Victoria, and the hardships they endure during the Texas Revolution.

Witness the resilience of the de León family as they face exile, expropriation of their lands, and years of legal battles to regain their property. Their story is a testament to the strength and determination of the Tejano settlers who played a vital role in shaping the history of Texas.

Don't miss out on this captivating tale. Get your copy of "De León, a Tejano Family History" today and delve into the rich heritage of the de León family and the Tejano settlers. Explore their triumphs, struggles, and contributions to the history of Texas, and gain a deeper understanding of the complex tapestry that is the Lone Star State.

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