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William Pitt Ballinger
Texas Lawyer, Southern Statesman, 1825-1888
by John Moretta
ISBN: 0876111770
ISBN-13: 9780876111772
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Texas A & M Univ Pr
Published date: 2000
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.45 pounds
Pages: 331
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William Pitt Ballinger: Texas Lawyer, Southern Statesman, 1825-1888
John Anthony Moretta
Austin, Texas: Texas Historical Association, 2000. William Pitt Ballinger: Texas Lawyer, Southern Statesman, 1825-1888. Few people played a more important role in the history of Texas than William Pitt Ballinger. Though not as well known as legendary figures Stephen F. Austin or Sam Houston, Ballinger is one of those indivivuals whose behind-the-scenes life had a major impact of the events of his time. This throughly researched and engagingly written biography brings Ballinger to life as one of the most compleat men of his time: lawyer, soldier, public servant, civiv leader, author, editorialist, naturalist, education reformer, and bibliophile. Book Condition is Fine; navy cloth over boards with gold lettering on spine. 331pp. Chapter notes, bibliography and index. Book appears to have never been read. Clean , no wear or markings, with a tight binding and white pages. Dust Jacket Condition is Fine; glossy cover with no fade. As new. No tears or nicks, and covered with a mylar dust jacket. First Edition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Biography/Southern/ Politics. ( more information) Offered by Books About The South (United States)
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William Pitt Ballinger; Texas Lawyer, Southern Statesman, 1825-1888
Moretta. John Anthony
Austin: Texas State Historical Association, 2000 Brand new in publisher's original shrinkwrap. Shrinkwrap torn on front but does not affect dustjacket or binding. 331pp. Chapter notes, bibliography and index. Barker Texas History Center Series, No. 7.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by A Parcel of Books (United States)
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