The Human Tradition in Texas

The rich and unique history of the 'Lone Star State' is presented in this new book through the lives of a variety of Texans who put a human face on the state's history. Biographical sketches of fifteen famous and little-known men and women of different co

Introduction

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Jesus F. de la Teja

Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca: An Epic Encounter

1

(20)

John Miller Morris

Francisco Xavier Chaves: Soldier-Interpreter

21

(14)

Elizabeth A. H. John

Robert Hall: Citizen-Soldier of the Texas Republic

35

(20)

Stephen L. Hardin

Louis T. Wigfall: ``Just Plain Mean''

55

(16)

Dallas Cothrum

Captain Thomas Williams: The Path of Duty

71

(16)

Barry A. Crouch

John B. Rayner: ``No Outlet'' on the Road of Hope

87

(16)

Gregg Cantrell

William Henry Bush: Panhandle Builder

103

(12)

Paul H. Carlson

Hester Calvert: Farm Wife

115

(14)

Rebecca Sharpless

Thomas Mitchell Campbell: Reform Governor of the People

129

(16)

Janet Schmelzer

Ormer Leslie Locklear: The ``Epoch of Flying'' Has Arrived

145

(16)

J'Nell L. Pate

Carter Wesley: Sounding the Ram's Horn for Human Rights

161

(16)

Amilcar Shabazz

Bob Wills: The Enduring Magic of His Music

177

(14)

Charles R. Townsend

Emma Tenayuca: Vision and Courage

191

(18)

Julia Kirk Blackwelder

Hermine Tobolowsky: Mother of Texas's Equal Legal Rights Amendment

209

(14)

Tai Kreidler

Gary Gaines: Under Autumn Skies

223

Ty Cashion

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The Human Tradition in Texas

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