First in depth and comprehensive history of this county John
Marr's 1928 thesis "A History of Matagorda County", remains the basis
and backbone of this book. Includes chapters on the development and
commerce on the Colorado River, ante-bellum social conditions, the civil
war, early cattle brands, memoirs, Part II - THE TOWNS and Part III -
THE PEOPLE, Family Histories.
Hardcover, two-volume set, good condition, out of print, collectible.