The Evolution Of A State: Or Recollections Of Old Texas Days

""The Evolution of a State: Or Recollections of Old Texas Days"" is a memoir written by Noah Smithwick, a pioneer who settled in Texas in the early 1800s. The book provides a firsthand account of the early days of Texas, including the struggles of the settlers, the battles with Native American tribes, and the fight for independence from Mexico. Smithwick shares his experiences as a farmer, rancher, and trader, as well as his involvement in the Texas Revolution and the establishment of the Republic of Texas. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people of Texas during this time period. Overall, ""The Evolution of a State"" provides a unique and valuable perspective on the history of Texas and the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Noah Smithwick was an old man, blind and near his ninetieth year, when his daughter recorded these words. He had stayed on in 'paradise'--Texas--from 1827 to 1861, when his opposition to secession took him to California. The Evolution of a State is his story of these 'old Texas days.'