I Would Rather Sleep in Texas: A History of the Lower Rio Grande Valley & the People of the Santa Anita Land Grant
Language: English
Published by Texas State Historical Assn, 2010
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.Half Price Books Inc.
AbeBooks seller since September 15, 2017
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 27.10
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.
Seller Inventory # S_470712431
- Title
- I Would Rather Sleep in Texas: A History of the Lower Rio Grande Valley & the People of the Santa Anita Land Grant
- Author
- Amberson, Mary,McAllen, Margaret H.,McAllen, James A.
- Publisher
- Texas State Historical Assn
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0876112424
- ISBN 13
- 9780876112427
This superb work of history tells the story of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and the people who struggled to make this daunting land their home. Spanish conquistadors and Mexican revolutionaries, cowboys and ranchers, Texas Rangers and Civil War generals, entrepreneurs and empire builders are all a part of this centuries-long saga, thoroughly researched and skillfully presented here.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
MARY MARGARET McALLEN AMBERSON is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a student of history and anthropology. She is also the author ofA Brave Boy and a Good Soldier: John C. C. Hill and the Texas Expedition to Mier(TSHA, 2006).
JAMES A. McALLEN, Ambersons father, compiled extensive notes, research, and data on South Texas and Valley history.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Half Price Books Inc.
Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 15, 2017
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 14 business days | 2 to 4 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 3.75 | US$ 8.99 |
Payment methods
Store description
Half Price Books has been connecting readers to great books since 1972. Customer service is our top priority.
Seller's business information
Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc.
5803 East Northwest Parkway
Dallas, TX U.S.A. 75231