| Author: | Kenneth Hafertepe | ISBN: | 9781625110121 |
| Publisher: | Texas State Historical Assn | Publication: | January 30, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Texas State Historical Assn | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kenneth Hafertepe |
| ISBN: | 9781625110121 |
| Publisher: | Texas State Historical Assn |
| Publication: | January 30, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Texas State Historical Assn |
| Language: | English |
This readable and thoroughly documented volume relates the fascinating story of the French Legation in Austin. The oldest house in the city, it was built in 1840-1841 as the residence of the French chargé d'affaires to the fledgling Republic of Texas. Alphonse Dubois, the self-styled "Count de Saligny," dazzled frontier Texans with elegant parties until he was recalled after less than a year in Austin.
This readable and thoroughly documented volume relates the fascinating story of the French Legation in Austin. The oldest house in the city, it was built in 1840-1841 as the residence of the French chargé d'affaires to the fledgling Republic of Texas. Alphonse Dubois, the self-styled "Count de Saligny," dazzled frontier Texans with elegant parties until he was recalled after less than a year in Austin.
