Bryan (Images of America)
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Bryan (Images of America) by Wendy Patzewitsch
Cotton was king during Bryan s early history. Many prominent planters and farmers lived on the high ground between the Brazos and Navasota Rivers in the market town of Bryan, and the cotton crop thrived in the fertile Brazos River Bottom. The railroad s arrival after the Civil War provided a link to textile mills in other parts of the world via the nearby ports of Houston and Galveston. Land availability and economic opportunity attracted settlers not only from the southeastern United States, but also from Italy and Eastern Europe. When cotton s economic dominance began to wane, other agricultural crops, livestock, a strong commitment to education, and oil and gas production diversified the local economy. As the seat of county government, and with its close proximity to Texas A&M University, Bryan today is a vibrant community strategically located in the heart of the Texas Urban Triangle.
Patzewitsch, Wendy W.: - Author Wendy Patzewitsch is a historical geographer who teaches at Texas A&M University in College Station. She is interested in local history, regional geography, and Texas water resources. This volume is a collaborative effort with the Carnegie History Center, originally established as the Carnegie Library of Bryan more than a century ago.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780738579573 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738579572 |
| Title | Bryan (Images of America) |
| Author | Wendy Patzewitsch |
| Series | Images Of America Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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