Perspectivas texanas (Texas Perspectives)
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Por qué Lizzie Johnson es importante en Texas (Why Lizzie Johnson Matters to Texas)
by Charles Cameron
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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnson was an unconventional woman for her day. She earned the status of "Cattle Queen" for her groundbreaking feats, including riding her own herd of Texas longhorns up the Chisolm Trail.
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Por qué Stephen F. Austin es importante en Texas (Why Stephen F. Austin Matters to Texas)
by Lynn Peppas
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Known as "The Father of Texas," Stephen F. Austin established the first Anglo-American colony in the Tejas province of Mexico. Austin's economic motivations and the impact of his settlement are examined in this well researched biography.
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Por qué Martín De León es importante en Texas (Why Martín De León Matters to Texas)
by Lynn Peppas
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Martín De León was the only Mexican empresario to found a colony in Texas. This book also details De León's integral role in the development of the cattle industry, along with other accomplishments that have made him a compelling figure in Texas history.
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Por qué Francisco Coronado es importante en Texas (Why Francisco Coronado Matters to Texas)
by Lynn Peppas
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Seduced by tales of great riches, Coronado's expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola yielded nothing and led to his ultimate undoing. This is an unvarnished look at Corondo's role in Texas history.
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Por qué José Antonio Navarro es importante en Texas (Why José Antonio Navarro Matters to Texas)
by Lynn Peppas
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José Antonio Navarro was the most renowned Tejano of his generation. He fought valiantly for Texas's independence from Mexico, became a respected statesman, and even helped write the Constitution of 1845.
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Por qué Cabeza de Vaca es importante en Texas (Why Cabeza de Vaca Matters to Texas)
by Lynn Peppas
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Shipwrecked in a hostile land with no provisions, Cabeza de Vaca walked across much of southern North America in search of rescue. Throughout this riveting tale of miraculous survival, de Vaca becomes one of first Europeans to witness the beauty and danger of the Texas landscape.
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Por qué Richard King es importante en Texas (Why Richard King Matters to Texas)
by Charles Cameron
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Through innovation and imagination, savvy entrepreneur Richard King became a towering figure in the Texas cattle industry. The King Ranch, which continues to flourish today, is a symbol of his enduring legacy.
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Por qué Sieur de LaSalle es importante en Texas (Why Sieur de LaSalle Matters to Texas)
by Lynn Peppas
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Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, set out to build a French colony on the mouth of the Mississippi River, but ended up 400 miles west in Texas. He spent three years exploring Texas searching for the Mississippi, a miscalculation that would cost him his life. Readers will be fascinated by his story.
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Por qué Anson Jones es importante en Texas (Why Anson Jones Matters to Texas)
by Charles Cameron
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Anson Jones was the last president of the Republic of Texas. Known as the "Architect of Annexation," readers will discover how Jones was influential in bringing Texas into the Union and how injury and unfulfilled political ambitions led to his tragic downfall.
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Por qué Charles Goodnight es importante en Texas (Why Charles Goodnight Matters to Texas)
by Lynn Peppas
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The accomplishments of famed cattleman Charles Goodnight are retold with a fresh perspective in this biography. From the blazing of the Goodnight-Loving Trail to the invention of the chuck wagon, Goodnight remains a pivotal figure in Texas ranching lore.
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Por qué Mirabeau Lamar es importante en Texas (Why Mirabeau Lamar Matters to Texas)
by Charles Cameron
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After several military accomplishments, Mirabeau B. Lamar entered the world of Texas politics. Elected president in 1838, Lamar faced a host of problems with mixed success. His advocacy for education laid the framework for public education in Texas.
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Por qué Sam Houston es importante en Texas (Why Sam Houston Matters to Texas)
by Lynn Peppas
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From leading the decisive victory of the Battle of San Jacinto to becoming the first President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston's 25 years of leadership were instrumental in shaping the Texas we know today.
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