Texas

by Mary Austin Holley, Marilyn McAdams Sibley (Introduction)

Mary Austin Holley, a cousin of Stephen F. Austin, came to Texas in 1831 planning to write a book that would attract colonists and drive up land prices. It ended up a significant account of Texas's transition from colony to republic.

410 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1833

About the author

Mary Austin Holley (1784–1846) was an American historical writer best known as the author of the first known English-language history of Texas, Texas (1833), expanded in 1836 into History of Texas. She was a cousin of Stephen F. Austin, who arranged for Holley to receive a land grant on Galveston Bay.

Reviews

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really helps outsiders (Mexicans, Yankees and ect.) understand how great and amazing Texas is. It really captures the amazing features and qualities of Texas. The author did a good job with this one, 5/5.