Explorers and Settlers of Spanish Texas

by Donald E. Chipman and Harriet Denise Joseph

In Notable Men and Women of Spanish Texas, Donald Chipman and Harriett Joseph combined dramatic, real-life incidents, biographical sketches, and historical background to reveal the real human beings behind the legendary figures who discovered, explored, and settled Spanish Texas from 1528 to 1821. Drawing from their earlier book and adapting the language and subject matter to the reading level and interests of middle and high school students, the authors here present the men and women of Spanish Texas for young adult readers and their teachers.

These biographies demonstrate how much we have in common with our early forebears. Profiled in this book are:

Alvar N??ez Cabeza de Vaca: Ragged CastawayFrancisco V?zquez de Coronado: Golden ConquistadorMar?a de Agreda: Lady in BlueAlonso de Le?n: Texas PathfinderDomingo Ter?n de los R?os / Francisco Hidalgo: Angry Governor and Man with a MissionLouis St. Denis / Manuela S?nchez: Cavalier and His BrideAntonio Margil de Jes?s: God's DonkeyMarqu?s de San Miguel de Aguayo: Chicken War RedeemerFelipe de R?bago y Ter?n: Sinful CaptainJos? de Escand?n y Elguera: Father of South TexasAthanase de M?zi?res: Troubled Indian AgentDomingo Cabello: Comanche PeacemakerMarqu?s de Rub? / Antonio Gil Ibarvo: Harsh Inspector and Father of East TexasBernardo Guti?rrez de Lara / Joaqu?n de Arredondo: Rebel Captain and Vengeful RoyalistWomen in Colonial Texas: Pioneer SettlersWomen and the Law: Rights and Responsibilities

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292712316
• ISBN13: 9780292712317
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12