The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas, 1793–1836: A Chapter in the Westward Movement of the Anglo-American People (Texas History Paperbacks Series Book 1)
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Book Synopsis: The definitive biography of the legendary Empresario who colonized Texas for the Mexican government before leading the Texas Revolution. First published in 1925, The Life of Stephen F. Austin remains one of the finest works of Texas biography. An historian at the University of Texas, Eugene C. Barker spent nearly twenty-five years researching and writing this magisterial narrative, combining impeccable academic standards with engaging and lively prose. The son of Moses Austin, who received an empresario grant from Spain to settle Texas, Stephen took the mantle and began settling the region for the newly independent state of Mexico. He sold parcels of land to families of Anglo-Americans who later became known as the Old Three Hundred. When this growing Anglo community rebelled against the Mexican government, Austin led volunteer forces to victory at the Siege of Bexar and later served as Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas under President Houston.
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Uncover the rich tapestry of Texas history with this compelling biography that captures the essence of one of the most influential figures in the Lone Star State's past. Immerse yourself in the struggles and triumphs of Stephen F. Austin as he navigates the turbulent waters of revolution and nation-building. Explore the legacy of the man who laid the foundation for the great state of Texas we know today.
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