Conversation so far:
what was the critical response to Augusta Jane Evans's work?
Augusta Evans Wilson was not a professional writer and her style was severely criticized.
why was Augusta Jane Evans's writings criticized so?
Augusta Jane Evans' style was severely criticized as pedantic.
what values did Augusta Jane Evans' heroes succumb to?
Augusta Jane Evans' heroes eventually succumb to traditional values.
what books did Augusta Jane Evans write?
Augusta Jane Evans' first book was  Inez, a Tale of the Alamo, written when she was still young.

Question: was this book popular?
Self-contained rewrite: was the Augusta Jane Evans book Inez, a Tale of the Alamo popular?