The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas, 1793–1836

Almost a hundred years after the death of Stephen F. Austin this first full-length biography was published. And for almost a quarter of a century, dividing his time between editing, teaching, textbook writing, and serving in various academic capacities, Eugene C. Barker pursued the study which resulted in “The Life of Stephen F. Austin”. His accomplishment has long been regarded as a fine example of biography in Texas literature.