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Winner, Presidio La Bahia Award, 2004San Antonio Conservation Society Citation, 2005La familia de Len was one of the foundation stones on which Texas was built. Martn de Len and his wife Patricia de la Garza left a comfortable life in Mexico for the hardships and uncertainties of the Texas frontier in 1801. Together, they established family ranches in South Texas and, in 1824, the town of Victoria and the de Len colony on the Guadalupe River (along with Stephen F. Austin's colony, the only completely successful colonization effort in Texas). They and their descendents survived and prospered under four governments, as the society in which they lived evolved from autocratic to republican and the economy from which they drew their livelihood changed from one of mercantile control to one characterized by capitalistic investments.Combining the storytelling flair of a novelist with a scholar's concern for the facts, Ana Carolina Castillo Crimm here recounts the history of three generations of the de Len family. She follows Martn and Patricia from their beginnings in Mexico through the establishment of the family ranches in Texas and the founding of the de Len colony and the town of Victoria. Then she details how, after Martn's death in 1834, Patricia and her children endured the Texas Revolution, exile in New Orleans and Mexico, expropriation of their lands, and, after returning to Texas, years of legal battles to regain their property. Representative of the experiences of many Tejanos whose stories have yet to be written, the history of the de Len family is the story of the Tejano settlers of Texas.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'De León, a Tejano Family History'? A: The book chronicles the history of the de León family, highlighting their journey from Mexico to Texas and their contributions to the establishment of the town of Victoria and the de León colony.
- Q: Who is the author of 'De León, a Tejano Family History'? A: The author is Ana Carolina Castillo Crimm, who combines storytelling with scholarly research to present the family's narrative.
- Q: What awards has 'De León, a Tejano Family History' received? A: The book won the Presidio La Bahia Award in 2004 and received a citation from the San Antonio Conservation Society in 2005.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on February 1, 2004.
- Q: What is the format and page count of 'De León, a Tejano Family History'? A: The book is available in a paperback format and contains 327 pages.
- Q: Is 'De León, a Tejano Family History' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides a detailed historical account, making it suitable for academic study and reference.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of family legacy, resilience, and the historical experiences of Tejanos in Texas.
- Q: Are there any specific historical events covered in the book? A: Yes, the book covers significant events such as the Texas Revolution, the family's exile, and their legal battles to regain property.
- Q: What makes the de León family significant in Texas history? A: The de León family played a crucial role in the colonization and development of Texas, representing the broader experiences of Tejanos.
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