Description
Book SynopsisThrough the lives of a variety of Texans who put a human face on the state's history, this work presents the history of the 'Lone Star State'.
Trade ReviewSkillfully using the biography genre, these scholars go beyond the unique stories of individuals and engagingly present the times in which they lived. The result is a collection of absorbing snapshots of Texas history that will appeal to a variety of audiences: students, scholars, history buffs, and individuals who wouldn’t otherwise pick up a history book. -- Gilberto M. Hinojosa, University of the Incarnate Word
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Alvar N?Òez Cabeza de Vaca: An Epic Encounter Chapter 3 Francisco Xavier Chaves: Soldier-Interpreter Chapter 4 Robert Hall: Citizen-Soldier of the Texas Republic Chapter 5 Louis T. Wigfall: 'Just Plain Mean' Chapter 6 Captain Thomas Williams: The Path of Duty Chapter 7 John B. Rayner: 'No Outlet' on the Road of Hope Chapter 8 William Henry Bush: Panhandle Builder Chapter 9 Hester Calvert: Farm Wife Chapter 10 Thomas Mitchell Campbell: Reform Governor of the People Chapter 11 Ormer Leslie Locklear: The 'Epoch of Flying' Has Arrived Chapter 12 Carter Wesley: Sounding the Ram's Horn for Human Rights Chapter 13 Bob Wills: The Enduring Magic of His Music Chapter 14 Emma Tenayuca: Vision and Courage Chapter 15 Hermine Tobolowsky: Mother of Texas's Equal Legal Rights Amendment Chapter 16 Gary Gaines: Under Autumn Skies
