Martin de Leon: Tejano Empresario (Stars of Texas Series)

"A fascinating story of the Tejano empresario. The biography relates his successful colony, the founding of Victoria, and his family''s suffering against anyone of Mexican descent after Texas Independence. The book''s format has interesting items concerning Texas history in the margins plus a map of empresario colonies, a timeline of Martin''s life, a glossary and further readings and websites. The book is a must for those interested in Texas history during the early 19th century."--Karen Turner, Region XIV ESCDr. Judy Alter PhD is the author of 'Martin de Leon: Tejano Empresario (Stars of Texas Series)', published 2007 under ISBN 9781933337081 and ISBN 1933337087.