Emily Austin of Texas, 1795-1851
By: by Light Townsend Cummins.
Publisher: TCU Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Fort Worth, Tex
Language: eng
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9780875653518
Subjects: Perry, Emily Austin Bryan, -- 1795-1851; Austin, Stephen F. -- 1793-1836 -- Family; Women pioneers -- Texas -- Biography; Pioneers -- Texas -- Biography; Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas; Texas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836; Texas -- History -- To 1846 -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: "The Austin family left an indelible mark on Texas and the expanding American nation. In this insightful biography, Light Townsend Cummins turns the historical spotlight on Emily Austin, the daughter who followed the trails of the western frontier to Texas, where she saw the burgeoning young colony erupt in revolution, establish a proud republic, and usher in the period of antebellum statehood. Emily's journey was one of remarkable personal change as the rigors of frontier life shaped her into a uniquely self-reliant southern woman, one who fulfilled the role of the plantation mistress while taking a distinct hand in ambitious public ventures. Despite her ties to influential family members, including her brother Stephen F. Austin, Emily's determined spirit allowed her to live on her own terms. In all of her notable activities, Emily principally remained a devoted daughter, sister, wife, and mother who proudly clung to her Austin roots."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.