<p>When General Sam Houston's Texas army defeated Mexican General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, the Republic of Texas was born. Austin, located on the banks of the Colorado River, was laid out as the capital city in 1839, and has remained the capital since statehood in 1846. Featured here in over 200 vintage photographs is the history of this independent city, and the people who made it what it is today. Land agent Stephen F. Austin brought the first Anglo settlers to the Spanish territory in 1821 and guided them until independence in 1836. Seen here are the images that capture the spirit of those original pioneers and their achievements, including the French Legation, the construction of the capitol, and the Texas governor's mansion, the oldest governor's residence west of the Mississippi. Also pictured are the familiar faces of Austin's long history, including Austin's first mayor, Edwin Waller, and past governor Alan Shivers.</p>

Austin (TX) (Images of America)

Arts & Photography

Kathy Howell

KAREN THOMPSON

Photography & Video

Arcadia Publishing

We are Some Poets. We hail from all over the globe, brought together by the love of words and art. We are 33 poets, writers, and creators whose words come from personal places, and originate in every emotion. Our anthology is one from the heart, and should be enjoyed with a cup of hot coffee and an open mind.

19,751 words.: an anthology. by Some Poets. (anthologies. by Some Poets.)

Literature & Fiction

Plath, Tracy Elizabeth

Martin, Alicia Sophia

Poets, Some

Poetry

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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