William Pitt Ballinger: Texas Lawyer, Southern Statesman, 1825-1888

by John Anthony Moretta

Book Overview

Few people have played a more important role in the history of Texas than William Pitt Ballinger. Though not as well known as legendary figures Stephen F. Austin or Sam Houston, Ballinger is one of those individuals whose behind-the-scenes life had a major impact on the events of his time. This thoroughly researched and engagingly written biography brings Ballinger to life as one of the most complete men of his time: lawyer, soldier, public servant,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876111991
• ISBN13: 9780876111994
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: TX A&m-TX St Historical Assoc.
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

William Pitt Ballinger

Moretta has illuminated and obscure but imporant figure in Texas history. William Pitt Ballinger Was one of the most active and imporant men in Texas legal circles in the mid-ninettenth century. He left a very significant body of papers both personal and legal which are housed in three archives in Galveston, Houston and Austin, Texas. Ballinger practiced a wide range of law but was best known for his Supreme Count appeals in both the Texas and United States Supreme Courts and for representing railroads. Ballinger was widely respected which led him to be designated as the man to obtain pardons for Confederate officials and soldiers after the Civil War. His life and papers deverve more attention. Moretta has brought Ballinger to light after too many years of obscurity. A very important book in Texas legal and business history.