Newell’s History of the Texas Revolution

The earliest history of the Texas Revolution, penned by Rev. Chester Newell, who traveled to Texas to gather firsthand information on how the Republic was taking shape. Gleaned from interviews with Houston, Lamar, Rusk and other key figures in Texas history, Newell gives a full and readable account of the formation of the Republic of Texas, from Mexico’s independence won from Spain through Texas’ independence won from Mexico.