Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State
"The best, most comprehensive account of the Lone Star saga that I know of; the place to start if you prefer Texas history to Texas mythology."---Fritz Lanham, Houston Chronicle"The new standard history of America's most unusual state. It is a balanced account, beautifully written, with verve and wit."--William H. Goetzmann, The University of Texas at Austin"One of the best crafted, thoroughly researched, and masterfully presented histories in one volume ever written about this state. It is nothing short of an historical tour de force."--Light T. Cummins, Austin College