Stephen Austin brought American colonists to Texas; negotiated with the Mexican government to help those settlers, and braved the frontier to keep an American presence in Texas. The story of this small, frail man from Missouri is the story of Texas.
Almost a hundred years after the death of Stephen F. Austin this first full-length biography was published. And for almost a quarter of a century--dividing his time between editing, teaching,...
Describes the life and career of Stephen F. Austin, from his childhood and education to his role as one of the founding fathers of Texas, managing the region's settlers and working to make it a state.
"The Register is a legacy of the formal, thorough Mexican colonization system. Article J ... of the State of Coahuila and Texas dated March 24, 1825, required that 'any foreigner,...
A biography of the Texas pioneer and leader in the Texas Revolution of 1835 and 1836.
Surveys the life of Stephen Austin, an American pioneer, who later became one of the founders of Texas.
A brief account of the lives of Moses Austin and his son, Stephen Fuller Austin, important figures in Texas history.
Whether visiting Homer Bryce Stadium where the ferocious Lumberjacks dominate the field, the Johnson Coliseum where Lumberjack athletes show off their talents, or the newly built STEM center with its magical planetarium, this is a book for ...
The story of the "Father of Texas" from his birth in Virginia to his great achievements as pioneer, statesman, and leader of his people.