Eugene C. Barker

This is the good stuff. Back in 1904, Eugene Barker and Herbert Bolton gathered up ninety-one firsthand accounts spanning over three centuries. These accounts were written by people whose feet were on Texas soil at the time of pivotal historical events. They are accounts written by participants in our history, not just observers. People like Sam Houston, James Fannin, Ben Milam, Stephen F. Austin, Reuben Potter, and William Wharton. And accounts written by people you probably never heard of, but who left us some fascinating stories. It's real Texas history without any academic filters. No egghead with an agenda had any part in assembling this uncommon core of historical Texas source material. It is raw history.

The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas, 1793-1836: A Chapter in the Westward Movement of the Anglo-American People is a biographical account of the life of Stephen F. Austin, who played a pivotal role in the founding of Texas. The book is written by Eugene C. Barker, a renowned historian who is known for his extensive research and scholarship on Texas history. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Austin's life, from his early years growing up in Virginia to his eventual settlement in Texas. It explores his family background, education, and career as a successful businessman and politician. The book also delves into Austin's role in the colonization of Texas, including his efforts to secure land grants from the Mexican government and his leadership in the establishment of the first Anglo-American settlements in the region. Throughout the book, Barker provides a detailed analysis of the political and social context of Austin's life, including the tensions between Mexico and the United States, the role of slavery in Texas, and the challenges faced by early settlers. The book also includes a wealth of primary source material, including letters, diaries, and other documents that provide insight into Austin's personality and motivations. Overall, The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas, 1793-1836 is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Texas' most important historical figures. This is a new release of the original 1926 edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Almost a hundred years after the death of Stephen F. Austin this first full-length biography was published. And for almost a quarter of a century-dividing his time between editing, teaching, textbook writing, and serving in various academic capacities-Eugene C. Barker pursued the study which resulted in The Life of Stephen F. Austin. His accomplishment has long been regarded as a fine example of biography in Texas literature.