TAMING TEXAS-P [Paperback]

Stephen Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

The history of Texas is usually told in terms of its "giants" such as Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin. Here, instead, is a history of Texas told by one of its lesser giants, William Turner Sadler (1797-1884), whose biography becomes the framework for an exciting view of Texas History. Sadler, one of the leading pioneers of nineteenth-century Texas, participated in most of the major events of the period. He migrated to Texas from Georgia in 1835 to become a farmer. He soon found himself in command of a ranger company that built Fort Houston, served as a private in the battle of San Jacinto, was active in quelling the Cordova Rebellion, and became a leader in the campaign against Chief Bowles and the Cherokees. Eventually her served as a representative in both the Republic Congress and the state legislature. During the Civil War, at the age of sixty-six, Sadler served in Terrell's Texas Cavalry. Stephen L. Moore, a sixth generation Texan, graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, where he studied journalism and advertising. He has been an accounting manager for a Houston-based firm which serves the retail advertising industry. Moore's interest in military history and efforts in writing continue to combine as a part-time hobby. He previously combined with William J. Shinneman and Robert W. Gruebel to write The Buzzard Brigade: Torpedo Squadron Ten at War (Missoula, Montana: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company). Steve, his wife Cindy, and their two daughters currently make their home in the Dallas area.

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"If you are interested in early Texas . . . this is the book for you." (test ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

STEPHEN L. MOORE, a sixth generation Texan, graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, where he studied journalism and advertising. He previously combined with William J. Shinneman and Robert W. Gruebel to write The Buzzard Brigade: Torpedo Squadron Ten at War.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: State House Press (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880510693
• ISBN-13: 978-1880510698
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,170,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating history of Texas, February 13, 2001

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This review is from: TAMING TEXAS-P (Paperback)

Taming Texas: Captain William T. Sadler's Lone Star Service is a fascinating history of Texas as revealed through the biography of William Turner Sadler (1797-1884). Sadler was one of the leading pioneers of 19th century Texas and participated in most of the major events of the period. He migrated to Texas from Georgia in 1835 to become a farmer. He soon found himself in command of the ranger company that built Fort Houston, served as a private in the battle of San Jacinto, was active in quelling the Cordova Rebellion, and became a leader in the campaign against Chief Bowles and the Cherokees. Eventually Sadler served as a representative in both the Republic Congress and the Texas state legislature. During the Civil War, at the age of 66, he served in Terrell's Texas Cavalry. Highly recommended reading, Taming Texas is informative, engaging, offers a unique perspective on Texas history, and is enhanced with photographs, roster lists, and line-drawn illustrations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Taming of Texas, June 3, 2011

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This review is from: Taming Texas: Captain William T. Sadler's Lone Star Service (Hardcover)

I have enjoyed this book. It is primarily about Mr. Sadler, We purchased land in Texas about 5 years ago and
have a cemetary on the land for Mr. Sadler. We suddenly had a lot of people wanting to go into the woods to
look at this cemetary and found out it was because of the book. I found out about the book and wanted a copy
and could not find it locally. I ordered from Amazon and got the book in 3 days. A book store offered to
order it for me and the price was $15.00 more and said it would take 2-3 weeks to get it. Thanks for your
help.
J.F.Allen