The Vast and Untamed Independent Republic of Texas and the United States with Inset of Mexico featured-selections The first cars were pulled

The first cars were pulled by horses and mules through the dusty

England followed in 1842

well wooded and with a fair proportion of water" in a now obvious attempt to lure settlers to the remote region

which had strong interest in Texas as a new source of cotton for the English mills

33 by 31 inches framed

The Vast and Untamed Independent Republic of Texas and the United States with Inset of Mexico featured-selections The first cars were pulledThe full extent of the Republic of Texas is shown with unique descriptions straight out of the Wild West such as Extensive Prairies, Herds of Buffalo and Wild Horses, and the Great American Desert. Taos and Santa Fe are part of Texas as well as the Spanish Peaks (in present day Colorado). Native American tribes are prominently marked as well as natural features such as the Cross Timbers in North Texas (a large woodland barrier) and the Mustang Desert