Stephen F. Austin: Empresario of TexasStephen F. Austin: Empresario of Texas. By Gregg Cantrell. (New Haven and London: Published by...Wooster, Ralph A.The Southern Historical AssociationThe Journal of Southern History
Austin was given the title empresario or land grant agent after he received this title the next step was to choose land so Austin chose land between the Brazos and the San Jacinto river . It was some of the best farmland in the area. Austin and Governor Antonio Martinez decided that...
Stephen F. Austin was a leader in the Texas Revolution. Examine the life of Stephen F. Austin, beginning in his youth, and then go on to discover the invaluable contributions he made in Texas's fight for independence. Who Was Stephen F. Austin? Could you imagine being known as the fat...
In 1823, Austin succeeded in convincing the Mexican congress to re-instate his grant, and was accordingly given the title of 'empresario', or agent of the colonizing scheme. As a part of the agreement, he promised to produce an accurate general map of Texas. Austin's t...
Stephen F. Austin, Empresario of Texas (Book)Reviews the book "Stephen F. Austin: Empresario of Texas," by Gregg Cantrell.Etcheson, Nicolemississippi quarterly
Stephen F. Austin (Book Review)Reviews the book `Stephen F. Austin: Empresario of Texas,' by Gregg Cantrell.Rodgriguez O., Jaime EDe La Teja, Jesus FSouthwestern Historical Quarterly
The article presents a teacher's guide for teaching students about the Gilder Lehrman Collection Document which is based on Stephen Austin's second colony contract in June 1825. Several conditions existed in the contract, on which Empresario Stephen F. Austin was authorized by the Government of ...