
State capital and home of the University of Texas, Austin is the one city that belongs to all Texans. This finely written book, illustrated with historic photographs, tells the story of Austin's transformation from an "Indian haunted" frontier village into a residential mecca...


A compelling chronicle, this book captures the spirit of the people with an engaging account of how Austin battled to be the capital of the Lone Star state and details all the exciting events of its recent and ongoing growth.