5.75" x 9", 237 page trade paperback titled GERMAN SEED IN TEXAS SOIL: IMMIGRANT FARMERS IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY TEXAS by Terry G. Jordan/ University of Texas Press, ISBN # 0-292-72707-0, Third printing , copyright 1985/ Terry Jordan explores how German immigrants in the nineteenth century influenced and were influenced by the agricultural life in the areas of Texas where they settled. His findings both support the notion of ethnic distinctiveness and reveal the extent to which German Texans adopted the farming techniques of their Southern Anglo neighbors."Detailed with maps, charts and pictures, the book is excellent reading for many Texans whose ancestors came to Texas direct from Europe." (San Antonio Express)

The book is complete and in GOOD - VERY GOOD condition with some overall wear that includes some light cover creasing.