Charles Demorse: Pioneer Statesman and Father of Texas Journalism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436705677)

""Charles DeMorse: Pioneer Statesman and Father of Texas Journalism"" is a biography written by Ernest Wallace that tells the story of Charles DeMorse, a prominent figure in Texas history. DeMorse was a lawyer, newspaper editor, and politician who played a key role in the development of Texas during the 19th century. The book chronicles DeMorse's life, from his birth in Louisiana to his move to Texas and his involvement in the fight for Texan independence. Through DeMorse's story, the book explores the political and social climate of Texas during this time, including the challenges faced by settlers and the ongoing struggle for statehood. The book also delves into DeMorse's contributions to journalism, including his founding of the Clarksville Northern Standard, which became one of the most influential newspapers in Texas. Overall, ""Charles DeMorse: Pioneer Statesman and Father of Texas Journalism"" offers a fascinating look at the life and legacy of an important figure in Texas history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ernest Wallace
ISBN-10: 1436705673
ISBN-13: 9781436705677
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 284
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d