Documents of Texas History
by David M. Vigness, Ernest Wallace, George B. Ward
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Author: David M. Vigness, Ernest Wallace, George B. WardEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-12-06
ISBN: 0876111886
Number of pages: 342
Publisher: Texas State Historical Assn
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Book Review: A superb primary resource
Summary: 5 Stars
The collaborative effort of Ernest Wallace, David M. Vigness and George B. Ward, Documents Of Texas History presents 141 historical documents concerning the great state of Texas with studious entries ranging from Cabeza de Vaca's tale of wandering about the area from 1528 to 1536, to Lyndon B. Johnson's speeches about civil rights and Vietnam in the 1960s. A superb primary resource offering a wealth of historical insights into the evolution of Texas as recorded through the eyes of those who were there to see it firsthand, Documents Of Texas History is an invaluable reference resource for American History Studies in general, and Texas State History collections in particular.
Summary of Documents of Texas History
Documents of Texas History, a valuable reference work for students, teachers, scholars and history aficionados, provides and in-depth, first-hand understanding of Texas history. Originally published in 1963, this edition has been updated to cover the last thirty years and includes 141 documents of a broad range of social, cultural and political events which have shaped the history of Texas and often affected the nation. The documents, drawn from a great number of sources, are prefaced by introductions which provide background and interpretation of the event or topic at hand. A valuable addition to libraries and an indispensable supplement to any work of Texas history.United States Books
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