Under Six Flags: The Story of Texas by M. E. M. Davis
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"Under Six Flags: The Story of Texas" by M. E. M. Davis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the rich and diverse history of Texas, from its romantic beginnings steeped in exploration and colonization to its struggles for independence. The narrative likely highlights key figures and events that shaped the state’s identity and development over the centuries. The opening of the book introduces the remarkable
tale of Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la Salle, who, in the late 17th century, set out from France to establish a colony in the New World. The chapter outlines La Salle’s explorations and challenges as he inadvertently discovers Texas, his aspirations to colonize the rich lands, and the harsh realities faced by him and his followers. It paints a vivid picture of the early struggles for survival against the elements and Indigenous tribes, setting the stage for the complex interactions between European settlers and Native Americans that defined Texas history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Davis, M. E. M. (Mollie Evelyn Moore), 1852-1909 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01006594 |
| Title | Under Six Flags: The Story of Texas |
| Contents | Fort St. Louis -- San Antonio -- Nacogdoches -- San Felipe de Austin -- Goliad -- Houston -- Austin -- Galveston -- A flight of years -- The new century -- Texas. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Ron Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West |
| Subject | Texas -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60144 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60144-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 513 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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