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Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining
Text with detailed description of the areas shown by the accompanying map, including geographical and cultural information.
Date:
1846
Creator:
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union. Volume 1.
Volume one of a two-volume set gives a historical overview of slavery and the abolition movement in the U.S., records events leading to secession, and details political and military action early in the Civil War. Chapter XII (pp. 147-177) discusses the annexation of Texas to the United States. Analytical index begins on p. 633.
Date:
1864
Creator:
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union. Volume 2.
Volume two of a two-volume set details political and military action in the Civil War. Chapter I (pp. 17-25) discusses activity in Texas and New Mexico in 1862. Analytical index begins on p. 765.
Date:
1866
Creator:
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas
Biographical view of Texas and its history including narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history and information about important point in history including: the pioneer days of Texas, Texas' transition from a Mexican state to being part of the United States, and the wars in which Texas citizens took part.
Date:
1880
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Cabin Book; or, Sketches of Life in Texas.
This is an English translation of the German text, which is a historical novel about the creation of the Republic of Texas. It consists of a series of sketches that depict the new Republic of Texas as a land of opportunity for immigrants.
Date:
1844
Creator:
Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Encyclopedia of Texas
This book provides a biographical view of Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history. The book also includes profiles of: the public school system in Texas; banking; the public school system; the State Fair; the Cotton Industry; oil history; and histories of select towns, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Ellis County, Waco, San Antonio, Galveston, and many others.
Date:
[1921..1922]
Creator:
Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The encyclopedia of Texas, Vol. 1
Features short biographies of prominent Texans.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The encyclopedia of Texas, Vol. 2
Features short biographies of prominent Texans.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Forty years at El Paso, 1858-1898; recollections of war, politics, adventure, events, narratives, sketches, etc., by W. W. Mills.
Recollections of war, politics, adventure, events, narratives, sketches, etc.
Date:
1901
Creator:
Mills, William W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grayson County; an illustrated history of Grayson County, Texas.
An illustrated history of Grayson County, Texas with numerous photographs and a pioneer name index (p. 120).
Date:
1960
Creator:
Landrum, Graham
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Great Galveston Disaster, Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times
This book covers the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the United States' deadliest natural disaster. It includes accounts from survivors and eyewitnesses, and photos of the devastation.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
Lester, Paul
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Guide to Texas emigrants
A promotional guide enticing settlers to come to Texas.
Date:
1835
Creator:
Woodman, David, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Dallas County, Texas : from 1837 to 1887
A history of the settlement and political organization of Dallas County as well as altercations between Anglo-American settlers and the indigenous American Indians of the region.
Date:
1887
Creator:
Brown, John Henry
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Grayson County, Texas
This book covers the early history of Grayson County, including early pioneers, industry, and development.
Date:
1936
Creator:
Lucas, Mattie Davis & Hall, Mita Holsapple
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Greater Dallas and Vicinity: Volume 1
A history of the settlement of the Dallas area. Includes profiles on the Peters Colony; John Neely Bryan; early settlers; Civil War and Reconstruction; railroads; industry and trade; and other matters up to 1907.
Date:
1909
Creator:
Lindsley, Philip
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Greater Dallas and Vicinity: Volume 2
A history of the settlement of the Dallas area. This volume includes profiles and biographies on citizens of Dallas and the surrounding area. Also includes profiles of several local businesses.
Date:
1909
Creator:
Lindsley, Philip
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892. Volume 1.
Volume one of a two-volume set, covers Texas history from colonial times to Texas's fight for independence from Mexico.
Date:
1892
Creator:
Brown, John Henry, 1820-1895.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892. Volume 2.
Volume two of a two-volume set, covers Texas history from the time of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico through the gubernatorial administation of James S. Hogg in 1892.
Date:
1893
Creator:
Brown, John Henry, 1820-1895.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 1
Book describing Texas history up to the time of annexation to the United States of America. This first volume is broken into 22 chapters covering the start of European immigration (roughly 1685) through the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date:
1855
Creator:
Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 2
Book describing Texas history; this second volume is broken into 14 chapters covering the start of the Republic of Texas in 1835 through annexation by the U.S. in 1846, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date:
1855
Creator:
Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.
Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
Date:
1893
Creator:
Lewis Publishing Company
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.
Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
Date:
1838
Creator:
Newell, Chester
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Houston, a history and guide
This book contains information about Houston including: Houston's history, Houston's economic interests, and interesting things to see and do while visiting Houston.
Date:
1942
Creator:
Writers' Program (Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas
A history of pioneers in Texas and their confrontations with local American Indians.
Date:
1880~
Creator:
Brown, John Henry
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History