Indian Depredations in Texas
Reliable Accounts of Battles, Wars & AdventuresBy John Wesley Wilbarger
Length27h 32m
About this audiobook
John Wesley Wilbarger's "Indian Depredations in Texas" is an exhaustive historical account of conflicts between Native American tribes and settlers in Texas during the 19th century. Written in a narrative style that blends detailed documentation with personal anecdotes, the book serves as both a chronicle and a cultural critique of the complexities surrounding frontier life. Wilbarger examines not only the violence and destruction wrought during these encounters but also the sociopolitical circumstances that led to such conflicts, providing an indispensable context for understanding Texas's tumultuous history during this era. A veteran of the Texas Revolution and a passionate advocate for the settler's perspective, John Wesley Wilbarger utilized his firsthand experiences and deep-seated beliefs to articulate the trials faced by Texans. His role as a surveyor and an early Texian settler enriched his narrative with authenticity, while his interactions with both sides of the conflict inform a balanced yet pointed reflection on the era's sociopolitical dynamics. This background uniquely positions him to chronicle events with a clear eye towards preserving the memories that shaped modern Texas. This book is highly recommended for historians, students, and anyone interested in the complexities of early Texan history. Wilbarger's work not only provides crucial insights into the past but also raises important questions about the narratives we construct around identity and conflict in American history.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (268)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length27 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
2Matilda Lockhart — The Putnam Children
3Josiah Wilbarger
4James Goacher
5James Webster
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6Council House Fight in San Antonio
7Great Comanche Invasion — Attack on Victoria — Sacking of Linnville
8The Battle of Plum Creek
9Sketch of the Life of General Edward Burleson
10A. C. Love’s Hand to Hand Fight
11Colonel Eldridge’s Hazardous Expedition to the Wild Tribes
12Treaty Expedition to the Wild Tribes
13Henry Earthman
14Colonel Snively’s Expedition
15Colonel’s Snively’s Fight at Antelope Creek
16The San Marcos Fight of the Burlesons
17Captain York’s Fight
18J. Floyd
19Captain John S. Sutton
20Colonel H. L. Kinney
21Colonel Jack Hayes
22Flacco and Castro
23Colonel Karnes
24John Nolin
25Samuel Robertson
26Johnson’s Station
27Michael Young
28John Eagleston
29Taylor Smith
30William Weir
31Bowie’s Victory
32Jesse Burnam
33Mrs. Jones
34W. P. Brashear
35Young Saunders
36William A. Wallace
37Indians Attack the Mail Coach
38Wallace’s Fight With the “Big Indian”
39Wallace’s Maverick
40The Indian Hater
41Mrs. Simpson’s Children
42Judge James Smith
43Judge Jaynes
44William Bell and Captain Coleman
45Colonel Moore’s Expedition
46The Battle of Brushy
47The Cordova Fight
48The Flores Fight
49The Cherokee War
50Desperate Battle Between Cherokees and Wacos
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