Illustrated Gazetteer of the Maritime Kingdoms

They rebelled against Mexico, which campaigned against them for six years. Because they would not submit, they were eventually allowed to establish themselves as an independent state. This country has no king; instead, they elect officials to manage their public affairs. Their primary local product is timber, which is found in great abundance.

The Geographical Referenceoriginal: "Dili Beikao" (地理備考). This refers to Western geographical knowledge compiled for Chinese readers, likely derived from the works of Elijah Coleman Bridgman. states: The country of Texas also named Fredonia is situated in the center of the northern region of the continent of America. Its latitude original: "Height of the North Pole above the ground." starts at 27 degrees 30 minutes and ends at 34 degrees. Its longitude starts at 96 degrees west and ends at 106 degrees.

To the east, it reaches the United Statesoriginal: "Huaqiguo" (花旗國), literally "Flowery Flag Country," the common 19th-century Chinese name for the U.S. due to the stars on its flag.; to the west, it joins with Mexico; to the south, it meets the Gulf of TexasLikely referring to the Gulf of Mexico along the Texas coastline.; and to its north, it borders both the United States and Mexico. Its length is approximately 2,000 liA traditional Chinese unit of distance, roughly 500 meters., and its width is approximately 600 li. The total land area is 171,500 square li. The population is recorded at more than 32,000 households.

In the west, there are occasional hills and ridges, but to the east, south, and north, the land is a vast, open plain with a clear and broad landscape. There are rivers called the Rio Bravooriginal: "Balawo" (巴刺吾), also known as the Rio Grande. also named the North River and the Sabineoriginal: "Sabeina" (薩北那)..