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66
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10
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7
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5
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4
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Life and Adventures of Sam Bass, The Notorious Union Pacific and Texas Train Robber
Biographical sketch of Sam Bass with an emphasis on his time as a train robber.
Date:
2017
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Through Unexplored Texas: Notes Taken during the Expedition Commanded by Captain Randolph Barnes Marcy, United States Army, in the Summer and Fall of 1854
Book about the 1854 expedition lead by Randolph Barnes Marcy through the frontier of Texas. Includes meetings with settlers and Native Americans, geography, and wildlife.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Parker, W. B. (William B.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Karankawa Indians, The Coast People of Texas.
Book describing the history and customs of the Karankawa Indians. Index starts on page 101.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865
Sketches of several hundred Confederate veterans, residing in Texas after the Civil War, giving particulars of their war service.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Yeary, Mamie, 1876-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 1
First volume of biographical accounts related to the explorations of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in North America including memoirs, accounts, and narratives of his discovery and exploration down the Mississippi River.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Cox, Isaac Joslin
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:
2017
Creator:
Landrum, Graham
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade.
Opinion piece describing the history and reasons for the Texas Revolution, including the position that it was intended to support slavery in Texas.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
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:
2017
Creator:
Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
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:
2017
Creator:
Brown, John Henry
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:
2017
Creator:
Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
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:
2017
Creator:
Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
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:
2017
Creator:
unknown
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:
2017
Creator:
Lewis Publishing Company
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:
2017
Creator:
Newell, Chester
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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