The Early Years in France (1804-1848): A Temple for the Arts and Sciences -- The Birth of a Political Ideology -- A Conspiracy in Toulouse -- Caught in the Dragnet -- The Trial -- A Long Journey (1848): A Utopian Paradise in Texas -- Journey to Icaria -- Walking across Texas -- Letters and Accusations -- A Second Life in Texas (1848-1871): A Rebirth on the Frontier -- The Arts Saloon -- Two Frenchmen and a Funeral -- Family Reunions and More Socialists -- A Wanderer by Vocation -- A Painful Era -- A Wanderer Rests -- Epilogue
Summary
"Book is a biography of Francois Ignace Gouhenant (1804-1871), who was a pro-labor activist in France, then emigrated to Texas to found a utopian colony, then became one of the founders of Dallas and a photographer of early sites in Dallas and North Texas. He changed his first name to Adolphe in his twenties"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-415) and index
