Lone star rising : the revolutionary birth of the Texas Republic : Davis, William C., 1946- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive (original) (raw)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-340) and index

"Cast in a contentious crowd" -- Bad causes and bad men -- "The labyrinth of trouble and vexation" -- "What will become of Texas?" -- "Confusion doubly confounded" -- "We shall give them hell if they come here" -- "Smoke forced into a bee hive" -- Dark schemes -- "Victory or death" -- Atmosphere devilish dark -- "Do you feel like fighting?" -- "The utmost confusion and rebellion" -- "Our course is onward"

Focuses on the individuals who played pivotal roles in the establishment of the Republic of Texas, describing the contributions of such figures as Sam Houston, Stephen Austin, and Juan Seguin