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Texas. General Land Office
Allcorn, Bill
1923
1962
Allcorn, Billy
58063430
History of Texas Land
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"History of Texas Land" by Texas. General Land Office is a historical account written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the late 1950s. The book chronicles the development, acquisition, and management of land in Texas, covering the periods of Spanish colonization through the establishment of educational funds related to land use. It reflects on the significance of land as a resource and its impact on the state's growth and identity. The book provides a detailed narrative of Texas land, beginning with its early explorations and the formation of land ownership under Spanish and Mexican rule. It discusses key events, such as Texas' independence, the establishment of the General Land Office, and the annexation by the United States. The text highlights the foresight of Texas leaders in managing land for educational purposes and the correlation between land and the state's economic development, particularly focusing on oil exploration and its contributions to the Permanent School Fund and the Permanent University Fund. Overall, the narrative illustrates how Texas’ history is inextricably linked to land ownership and utilization, making it a vital resource for understanding the state's heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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