The Colonizer: A Saga Of Stephen F. Austin is a historical novel written by Milton Cook Tracy. The book tells the story of Stephen F. Austin, who is known as the ""Father of Texas"" for his role in bringing American settlers to the region and establishing the first Anglo-American colony in Texas. The novel begins with Austin's early life in Virginia and follows him as he moves to Missouri and eventually to Texas, where he works to secure land grants and establish a colony. Along the way, he faces challenges from Mexican ...
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The Colonizer: A Saga Of Stephen F. Austin is a historical novel written by Milton Cook Tracy. The book tells the story of Stephen F. Austin, who is known as the ""Father of Texas"" for his role in bringing American settlers to the region and establishing the first Anglo-American colony in Texas. The novel begins with Austin's early life in Virginia and follows him as he moves to Missouri and eventually to Texas, where he works to secure land grants and establish a colony. Along the way, he faces challenges from Mexican authorities and struggles to maintain peace with the Native American tribes in the area. The book is a detailed and well-researched account of Austin's life and the historical events that shaped Texas in the early 19th century. It provides insight into the politics and culture of the time, as well as the challenges and opportunities that faced settlers in the region. Overall, The Colonizer is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in Texas history, American expansionism, or the life of one of the most influential figures in the state's history.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.
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