The Nature of True Virtue: Theology, Psychology, and Politics in the Writings of Henry James, Sr., Henry James Jr., and William James (open access)

The Nature of True Virtue: Theology, Psychology, and Politics in the Writings of Henry James, Sr., Henry James Jr., and William James

Book analyzing the writings and philosophies of 19th century American writers Henry James, Sr. and his sons William James and Henry James Jr. Index starts on page 249.
Date: 2019
Creator: Duban, James, 1951-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Adobe Walls Bride: The Story of Billy and Olive King Dixon (open access)

Adobe Walls Bride: The Story of Billy and Olive King Dixon

Story of the lives of Billy and Olive King Dixon in the Texas Panhandle from recollections and historical research. This book covers their marriage, parenthood, home building, etc. in the Texas Panhandle. Index begins on page 275.
Date: 2018
Creator: McCarty, John L. 1901-1974
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alone by the Sea: The Story of Jane Wilkinson Long, Mother of Texas (open access)

Alone by the Sea: The Story of Jane Wilkinson Long, Mother of Texas

Historical narrative of the live of Jane Wilkinson Long, wife of James Long who led a filibustering attempt into Texas in 1819. This work covers her early marriage life in Louisiana and her subsequent life in Texas.
Date: 2018
Creator: Moore, Effie Missouria Pitchford
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bailey's Light: Saga of Brit Bailey and Other Hardy Pioneers (open access)

Bailey's Light: Saga of Brit Bailey and Other Hardy Pioneers

Book highlighting the life and times of James Britton Bailey, who first came to Texas in 1818. This work covers his interactions with Stephen F. Austin, and his journeys through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 2018
Creator: Golson, Josephine Polley
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Bride on the Old Chisholm Trail in 1886 (open access)

A Bride on the Old Chisholm Trail in 1886

Tales of Mrs. Mary Taylor Burton's experience on the Old Chisholm Trail and living on a ranch with her husband in the southwest.
Date: 2018
Creator: Bunton, Mary Taylor
System: The Portal to Texas History
Circus: Cinders to Sawdust (open access)

Circus: Cinders to Sawdust

Book discussing the history of the circus in American history, and the contributions it made to American society. Index begins on page 262.
Date: 2018
Creator: O'Brien, Esse Forrester
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cynthia Ann Parker (open access)

Cynthia Ann Parker

Book examining the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, captured at age nine by Comanche Indians. This study looks at her life during her time with the Comanches, including her marriage to Peta Nocona, and her subsequent recapture by white soldiers when she was thirty-four.
Date: 2018
Creator: Jackson, Grace
System: The Portal to Texas History
Education of Women in Texas (open access)

Education of Women in Texas

Study of the history of women's education in Texas. This work discusses the foundations of education in Texas and the factors that influenced the growth of women's education within the state. The index begins on page 179.
Date: 2018
Creator: Aiken, Wreathy Price
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elizabeth Mcanulty Owens: The Story of Her Life (open access)

Elizabeth Mcanulty Owens: The Story of Her Life

Reminiscences from Elizabeth Owens' daughters discussing her life and the history of the town of Victoria, Texas.
Date: 2018
Creator: Owens, Elizabeth McAnulty, 1827-1905
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fiesta (open access)

Fiesta

Book discussing with San Antonio's Fiesta de San Jacinto, held in April, and Honey Merrick's relationship with the celebration.
Date: 2018
Creator: Brassell, Georgie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gone are the Days (open access)

Gone are the Days

Collection of anecdotes by the author describing her family and memories of growing up in Utopia, Texas.
Date: 2018
Creator: Burns, Annalee
System: The Portal to Texas History
Her Name Was Ann: A Pioneer Teacher in Texas (open access)

Her Name Was Ann: A Pioneer Teacher in Texas

Story of Ann Thompson Morriss, born in Mississippi, who moved to Texas with her family in 1848. The book covers the family's arrival to America through Morriss's life and teaching career in the state.
Date: 2018
Creator: Morriss, Annie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Those Days: Memoirs of Edwards Plateau (open access)

In Those Days: Memoirs of Edwards Plateau

Autobiographical account of living on a Texas ranch in the Edwards Plateau area.
Date: 2018
Creator: Winslow, Edith Black
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Lady and a Lone Star Flag (open access)

A Lady and a Lone Star Flag

Book discussing the history of Texas and of the creation of the Lone Star Flag by Joanna Elizabeth Troutman, which was lost at Goliad after the massacre there.
Date: 2018
Creator: Pope, Henry David
System: The Portal to Texas History
Matches (open access)

Matches

Fictional narrative featuring characters Deacon Speckham, Matilda Markham, and various historical individuals.
Date: 2018
Creator: Foster, Mary Evans
System: The Portal to Texas History
Merchant to the Republic (open access)

Merchant to the Republic

Biographical account of the Dieterich Family's life in Texas from around 1834 to 1860, including details concerning the Santa Fe Expedition. Index begins on page 207.
Date: 2018
Creator: Bonham, Dora Dieterich, 1902-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Miss Ella of the Deep South of Texas (open access)

Miss Ella of the Deep South of Texas

Historical narrative of the life of Ellen Talbot and the region of Texas the author calls the "Deep South of Texas," meaning that area near the Gulf that combines elements of the West with those of the Deep South.
Date: 2018
Creator: Allen, Arda Talbot, 1889-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Red Moon Called Me: Memoirs of a Schoolteacher in the Government Indian Service (open access)

Red Moon Called Me: Memoirs of a Schoolteacher in the Government Indian Service

Memoirs of Gertrude Golden, sharing her experience working as a teacher within the Government Indian Service. The book details her experiences in Oregon, Fort Yuma, Oklahoma, Rapid City, and more.
Date: 2018
Creator: Golden, Gertrude
System: The Portal to Texas History
Road to Destiny (open access)

Road to Destiny

Book discussing the rise and fall of a Quaker settlement on the Llano Estacado, which Paris Cox founded in the early 1880s.
Date: 2018
Creator: Ellis, Temple Ann, 1878-1963
System: The Portal to Texas History
Swamp Angel (open access)

Swamp Angel

Fictional portrayal of an individual's life in the southeastern portion of Missouri.
Date: 2018
Creator: Jenkins, Delia Cash
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ten Thousand Texas Daughters: A Biographical Novel based on the Intimate Life Story of Mrs. Elli Moore Townsend (open access)

Ten Thousand Texas Daughters: A Biographical Novel based on the Intimate Life Story of Mrs. Elli Moore Townsend

Historically-inspired novel based on events from the life of Elli Moore Townsend.
Date: 2018
Creator: Montgomery, Marg-Riette
System: The Portal to Texas History
There's No Return (open access)

There's No Return

Fictional story of the relationship between characters Jim and Fanny.
Date: 2018
Creator: Holland, Claudia Jones
System: The Portal to Texas History
Through the Years: Reminiscences of Pioneer Days on the Texas Border (open access)

Through the Years: Reminiscences of Pioneer Days on the Texas Border

Biographical account of the Kelsey Family's arrival to Texas and their adoption of Hannah Rebecca Allen. The book spans the time period from their arrival through World War One. Index begins on page 177.
Date: 2018
Creator: Kelsey, Anna Marietta, 1863-
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Woman of Texas: Mrs Percy V. Pennybacker (open access)

A Woman of Texas: Mrs Percy V. Pennybacker

Book discussing the role of Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker, originally born in Petersburg, Virginia, who worked to expand the woman's place in American society. Index begins on page 359.
Date: 2018
Creator: Richmond, Rebecca
System: The Portal to Texas History