Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas 1793-1836: A Chapter in the Westward Movement of the Anglo-American People"" is a comprehensive biography of Stephen F. Austin, who is widely regarded as the founder of Texas. Written by Eugene C. Barker, this book covers Austin's life from his birth in Virginia in 1793 to his death in 1836, just months before Texas gained its independence from Mexico.The book details Austin's family background, his education, and his early career as a lawyer and politician in Missouri. It then follows his journey to Texas, where he established a colony of Anglo-American settlers and worked tirelessly to negotiate with the Mexican government for greater autonomy and self-governance for the region.Throughout the book, Barker provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs that Austin faced as a leader and pioneer in Texas. He also explores the broader historical context of the westward movement of Anglo-Americans in the early 19th century and the complex political and social dynamics of the time.Overall, ""The Life of Stephen F. Austin"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Texas, the westward expansion of the United States, or the life of one of America's most influential early pioneers and statesmen.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.
