Emily Austin of Texas, 1795-1851

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Author

Light Townsend Cummins

Publication

2009 - TCU Press, Fort Worth, Tex, Texas

Language

English

Word Count

74,500 words, Guess

Page Count

298 pages

Identifiers

Open LibraryOL17099645M
Internet Archiveemilyaustinoftex0000cumm
ISBN-139780875653518
ISBN-100875653510
LibraryThing8717817

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Goodreads5011799
Library of Congress Control Number2008034699
OCLC Control Number244293170
Better World Books9780875653518

Classifications

DDC976.4/04092
DDCB
LCCF389.P48 C86 2009

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LCCF389.P48C86 2009

Description

"The Austin family left an indelible mark on Texas and the expanding American nation. In this insightful biography, Light Townsend Cummins turns the historical spotlight on Emily Austin, the daughter who followed the trails of the western frontier to Texas, where she saw the burgeoning young colony erupt in revolution, establish a proud republic, and usher in the period of antebellum statehood. Emily's journey was one of remarkable personal change as the rigors of frontier life shaped her into a uniquely self-reliant southern woman, one who fulfilled the role of the plantation mistress while taking a distinct hand in ambitious public ventures. Despite her ties to influential family members, including her brother Stephen F. Austin, Emily's determined spirit allowed her to live on her own terms. In all of her notable activities, Emily principally remained a devoted daughter, sister, wife, and mother who proudly clung to her Austin roots."