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Title: Texas: The Rise, Progress, and Prospect of the Republic of Texas. In One Volume Author: Kennedy, William Place: Fort Worth Publisher: The Molyneaux Craftsment, Inc. Date: 1925 Description: xlviii, 939 pp. With 2 folding maps. 9x6, cloth. Reprinted from the 1841 second edition, which was the same date and collation as the first edition. Howes notes that the work "paints a favorable picture of Texas, and may have hastened English recognition of her indepencence." Jenkins calls it "the most comprehensive account of Texas published during its decade as an independent nation..." Howes K92; Jenkins 117F. Lot Amendments Condition: Rubbing to joints and extremities, larger folding map with repaired tear and some darkening at the folds, rubberstamp and inscription on the front pastedown, else very good. Item number: 166556