Dallas History Items:
Brown's History of Dallas, 1887

Brown's work is the starting point for anyone interested in learning how and why Dallas was established. He thought the history of each locality had to be preserved in order to create "an admirable pride" in its citizens.

Despite errors, Brown's History includes a wealth of information and points out crucial elements in Dallas' development including the importance of the Peters Colony Company in bringing immigrants to the region and the role that transportation improvements played in opening the region's agricultural riches to distant markets.

For more on John Henry Brown, check out the biographical article on him at the New Handbook of Texas website.

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