Her Majestys Texans: Two English Immigrants in Reconstruction Texas

Her Majestys Texans: Two English Immigrants in Reconstruction Texas by Robert J Robertson. Published by Texas A&M University Press, College Park, MD, 1998. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: As New in As New DJ. Sealed in original plastic wrapper. Christmas gift tag attached to front of the plastic wrapper. 184 Pgs. ISBN 0890968411. During Queen Victoria's reign, many working-class immigrants came to America. Because of their shared language, Anglo ethnicity, and familiarity with English-based customs, these immigrants rapidly blended into American life. John W. Leonard and J. W. L. ''Will'' Johnson were two such Englishmen; they came to Beaumont, Texas, in 1869, assimilated quickly, and became ''invisible immigrants''. Living in Beaumont for almost 15 years, Johnson and Leonard carved out careers as teachers, lawyers, and newspapermen. Johnson operated a school, edited the Neches Valley News, and helped organize the East Texas River and Harbor Improvement Association. Leonard established the Beaumont Enterprise and founded the town's first Episcopal congregation. Both became heavily involved in Reconstruction politics, adopting the racial and political attitudes of conservative white Texans. As fledgling Democrats, they worked to rebuild the party, defeat the Republicans, and thereby ''redeem'' the state. The author presents a fascinating story, recounting not only Johnson's and Leonard's business and political careers, but also their personal lives. Eager for adventures in the new land, hungry for money and position, and yearning for the love of Texas women, these young English Texans played hard at the games of life, winning some and losing others. Description text copyright 2017 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 31782.