Ashbel Smith of Texas: Pioneer, Patriot, Statesman, 1805-1886

by Elizabeth Silverthorne

Book Overview

"In the first full-length biography of this important Texas statesman, Elizabeth Silverthorne portrays not only a very human and exciing personality but also the world he lived in, as seen through his eyes, and the part he played in shaping that world. Using public records, Smith's own journals, memoranda, and personal papers and the writings of his prominent contemporaries, she presents the tale of a vital, complex life 'so inextricably woven into...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890969744
• ISBN13: 9780890969748
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"