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The Life And Times Of Timothy Dwight Hobart, 1855-1935: Colonization Of West Texas

The Life And Times Of Timothy Dwight Hobart, 1855-1935: Colonization Of West Texas

Sheffy, Lester Fields

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresRegional: Southwest

ISBN10: 1258049023
ISBN13: 9781258049027
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 25 2011
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Times of Timothy Dwight Hobart, 1855-1935: Colonization of West Texas by Lester Fields Sheffy is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Timothy Dwight Hobart. Hobart was a prominent figure in the colonization of West Texas in the late 19th and early 20th century. The book covers Hobart's early life, education, and career as a lawyer before delving into his involvement in the colonization of West Texas.The author provides a detailed account of Hobart's role in the establishment of the town of Sweetwater, Texas, and his efforts to attract settlers to the area. Sheffy also explores Hobart's involvement in various business ventures, including the development of the Texas and Pacific Railway and the establishment of the Hobart-Chatfield Power Company.In addition to chronicling Hobart's achievements, the book also provides insight into the social and economic conditions of West Texas during this period. Sheffy examines the challenges faced by early settlers and the impact of the rapid expansion of the region.Overall, The Life and Times of Timothy Dwight Hobart, 1855-1935: Colonization of West Texas is a comprehensive and engaging account of a key figure in the history of West Texas. It offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early settlers and the role of individuals like Hobart in shaping the region's development.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.

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