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Synopsis
The book ""Life and Memoirs of Emil Frederick Wurzbach: To Which Is Appended Some Papers of John Meusebach"" is a biographical work that chronicles the life of Emil Frederick Wurzbach, a prominent figure in Texas history. The book provides a detailed account of Wurzbach's life, from his childhood in Germany to his immigration to the United States and his eventual settlement in Texas. The memoirs cover Wurzbach's experiences as a soldier in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, his involvement in Texas politics, and his role in the development of San Antonio. The book also includes a collection of papers written by John Meusebach, a fellow German immigrant who played a key role in the colonization of Texas.Overall, this book offers a valuable insight into the life of a significant figure in Texas history and provides a fascinating glimpse into the experiences of German immigrants in the United States during the 19th century.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.