Petra's Legacy: The South Texas Ranching Empire of Petra Vela and Mifflin Kenedy

by Frances Brannen Vick and Jane Clements Monday

Book Overview

The matriarch of one of the most important families in Texas history, Petra Vela Kenedy has remained a shadowy presence in the annals of South Texas. In this biography of Petra Vela Kenedy, the authors not only tell her story but also relate the history of South Texas through a woman's perspective. Utilizing previously unpublished letters, journals, photographs, and other primary materials, the authors reveal the intimate stories of the families who...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1648432662
• ISBN13: 9781648432668
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 448 Pages