A Pictorial History of Texas by Homer S. Thrall 1st year of publication 1879 For Sale

A Pictorial History of Texas by Homer S. Thrall, originally published in 1879.

It is a comprehensive historical and geographical account of the region spanning from the earliest arrivals of European explorers up to the late 1870s. The book is organized into ten main sections covering:

• Chronological History: Detailed chapters charting the timeline of Texas under Spanish domination, Mexican colonization, the Texas Revolution, the period as an independent Republic, and its early decades as a U.S. state.

• Native American History: Descriptions of regional Indian tribes, their cultures, and the frontier wars.

• Biographical Sketches: Hundreds of profiles detailing the lives of prominent historical figures and early pioneers.

• Geography & Local Profiles: A topographical overview of the state\'s natural landscape, plus a breakdown of individual counties, topical notes, and descriptions of early public institutions.

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Condition- great hysterical read. Lots of life left. For longevity recommend refurbishing book