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.