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Texas Land Grants, 1750-1900
The Texas land grants were one of the largest public land distributions in American history. Induced by titles and estates, Spanish adventurers ventured into the frontier, followed by traders and artisans. West Texas was described as "Great Space of Land Unknown" and Spanish sovereigns wanted to fill that void. Gaining independence from Spain, Mexico launched a land grant program with contractors who recruited emigrants. After the Texas Revolution in 1835, a system of Castilian edicts and English common law came into use. Lacking hard currency, land became the coin of the realm and the Republic gave generous grants to loyal first families and veterans. Through multiple homestead programs, more than 200 million acres had been deeded by the end of the 19th century. The author has relied on close examination of special acts, charters and litigation, including many previously overlooked documents.
Railroads and Land Grant Policy
This is a reprint of a previously published book. It deals with the effect of 19th century railroad land grants on economic efficiency.
Koh Seow Chuan Collection
Statutory land grant documents in Singapore (when Singapore was part of Straits Settlements) (1893-1910).
