Stories from the History of Texas - Hardcover

by W. Frances Scarborough (Author), H. Wedemeyer (Illustrator)

""Stories from the History of Texas"" is a book by W. Frances Scarborough that tells the tales of the people and events that shaped the Lone Star State. From the early Native American tribes to the Spanish explorers, from the fight for independence to the discovery of oil, this book covers the major events and figures in Texas history. The stories are written in a lively and engaging style that makes them accessible to readers of all ages. The book is illustrated with black and white photographs and maps that help to bring the stories to life. Whether you are a Texan looking to learn more about your state's history or a history buff interested in the stories of the American Southwest, ""Stories from the History of Texas"" is a must-read.1929. These stories from Texas History are designed to give young readers a proper perspective of the various phases of Texas History from the period of exploration and discovery through the struggle for independence from Mexico. Contents: The Spanish Learn of Texas; The Spanish Claim Texas; The French Claim Texas; The Spanish Occupy Texas; The Americans Become Interested in Texas; The Americans Settle in Texas; and The Texans Become Independent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.