The Human Tradition in Texas

by Ty Cashion

The rich and unique history of the 'Lone Star State' is presented in this new book through the lives of a variety of Texans who put a human face on the state's history. Biographical sketches of fifteen famous and little-known men and women of different colors, religions, and economic backgrounds offer new insight into the history of the state.

Starting in the sixteenth century with Alvar N__ez Cabeza de Vaca, the first European to make contact...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0842029052
• ISBN13: 9780842029056
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Truth & Humor

Dr. Cashion has a remarkable knack for blending his field research into rich, entertaining accounts and stories. I wish all historians could put their work into human perspective like Ty.