Recollections of Early Texas: Memoirs of John Holland Jenkins

by John Holmes Jenkins III

Book Overview

" These reminiscences] light up for whoever will read the earliest days of early English-speaking Texas." -J. Frank Dobie, from the foreword

A firsthand account of pioneer life in east Texas.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292770375
• ISBN13: 9780292770379
• Release Date: January 1974
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 347 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Good starting point

For a single book to get the feel of early Texas, this is very good. It is largely reminisces, but that is offset by the grandson's excellent editing notes that point out errors or give further details. There is some "man, we were good" attitude, but I believe that is understandable. I may rate Smithwick a slightly better read because of the humor and intelligence, but I felt this book gives a better overall picture of the time and situation.