GTHS Books

The German-Texan Heritage Society publishes books on German-Texan history, translations of immigrant diaries, and genealogical resources. Books may be ordered by filling out an order form and mailing it in, or by calling in and paying with a credit card. We can be reached toll-free at 866-482-GTHS (4847).

HISTORY

History of the German Settlements in Texas, 1831-1861
$28.95. ISBN 1-57168-236-8, 280 pp, 6 x 9, paperback.
By Rudolf Biesele. Maps, illustrations, appendix, index. Covers the actual founding and history of many German settlements and towns in Texas prior to the American Civil War.

PERSONAL ACCOUNTS

Diary of Hermann Seele
& Seele’s Sketches from Texas
$15.00 on sale (list $27.50). ISBN 1-57168-238-4, 504 pp, 6 x 9, hardback.
Translated and edited by Theodore Gish. Illustrations, bibliography, index. Gives a revealing and intimate picture of 19th century Texas.

A Sojourn in Texas, 1846-47
Alwin H. Sörgel’s Texas Writings
$15.00 on sale (list $21.00). ISBN 1-57168-237-6, 400 pp, 6 x 9, hardback.
Edited by W.M. Von-Maszewski. Illustrations, maps, index. This dual-language edition is filled with observations, advice, and warnings for those who chose to come to Texas.

Texas in 1848
$15.00 on sale (list $21.00). ISBN 1-57168-242-2, 240 pp, 6 x 9, hardback. Bibliography, index.
By Victor Bracht. Originally published in German in 1849, this book has been described as a “treasure of German-Texan history.” Filled with early Texas observations.

GENEALOGY

Church Records of the Pioneer Families of Berlin, Texas
$12.50 on sale (list $35.00). ISBN 1-57168-241-4, 292 pp, 8½ x 11, hardback.
By Breitenkamp and Dabbs. Index. Records of births, deaths, marriages, baptisms and more.

GTHS German Immigrant Ancestors
$12.00 on sale (list $15.00). ISBN 1-57168-240-6, 292 pp, 8½ x 11, paperback.
Edited by Christa Prewitt. Index and maps. Genealogical records.

Handbook and Registry of German-Texan Heritage
$9.00 (list $22.95). ISBN 1-57168-239-2, 192 pp, 8½ x 11, paperback.
Edited by W.M. Maszewski. Index. Contains information on early German-Texan businesses, churches, cemeteries, schools, etc.

NOVELS

The Cabin Book
$9.00. ISBN 0-89015-525-9, 296 pp, 6 x 9, hardback. Illustrations.
By Charles Sealsfield. Sealsfield’s hopes about America focused on Texas when he wrote this in 1841. This novel, in part about Texas life in the 1830s, became a best-seller.