Texas

Wharton, William H. (William Harris), 1802-1839Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 36K words
Chapters: 4

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Texas by William H. WhartonAuthor: Wharton, William H. (William Harris), 1802-1839,Language: English, Class: F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West, Release Date: Jan 1, 2005

Editor's review

This work, Texas by William H. Wharton, is a historical document made freely available through Project Gutenberg. It falls under the category of American local history, focusing on the Mississippi River valley and related Midwestern regional contexts, and is a useful reference for understanding nineteenth-century American perceptions and narratives of Texas. Its value lies in preserving the language and observational perspective of its time, allowing readers to experience the tone and concerns of early historical writing. As a public-domain ebook, it is easily accessible and suitable as supplementary material for regional history research or as an introductory sample of historical source reading. Readers should consult maps and period background materials to appreciate the historical context rather than expecting the practical information of a modern travel guide.

Who it's for

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Readers researching American local history and early narratives of Texas
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University students and teachers needing supplementary material for regional history

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Readers looking for a modern Texas travel guide
General readers expecting a light, novel-like reading experience

Reading tips

First consult maps of Texas and the Mississippi River valley to establish a sense of space
Read alongside background materials on nineteenth-century American history to understand the text's context
May be read selectively as historical source excerpts rather than page by page from start to finish

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About the author

Wharton, William H. (William Harris), 1802-1839 Author · American · 1802–1839

William H. Wharton (1802–1839) was an American political figure in Texas who served as minister to the United States during the Texas Revolution, working to win American support for the Texas cause. He left behind one work, Texas, of which a single edition is held in this collection. Public information on his early education, family background, and official career is limited, so the book is best read as a primary source for understanding his political views and their historical context. His discussion of the Texas situation reflects the direct perspective of someone at the front line of revolutionary diplomacy, giving the work some value for the study of relations between Texas and the United States in the 1830s.