[AGL] Jackson not Jaxon for this one

[Connie Clark]

I checked into the 2005 book from A&M Press - what's it about - 
   
  Peter Ellis Bean in Mexican Texas  Jack Jackson

  How can the life of one relatively unknown man change our 
understanding of Texas history and the American West? Peter Ellis 
Bean, a fairly minor but altogether fascinating character, casts 
unexpected light on conflicts, famous historical figures, and events 
from the time of Mexican rule through the years of the Texas 
Republic.
  
      Bean's role in Mexico's revolution against Spain and his service   as an agent of the Mexican government, especially as an Indian   agent in eastern Texas, provide an unusually vivid picture of   Mexican Texas, as well as new information about the Indians in this   region. More explosively, Jackson's research on Bean's career as   Indian agent casts doubt on the traditional characterization of Sam   Houston as a friend to the Texas Indians. Bean's career shows   Houston as a rival for the loyalty of the Indians during Texas'   rebellion against Mexico, a rival who made false promises for   military and political gain.      After Texas gained its independence, Bean acquired vast lands in   Texas, at one point holding more than 100,000 acres. He was a   good citizen and a good businessman, involved with real estate,   sawmills, salt works, agriculture, and stock raising. He was also a   bigamist.      Meticulously researched, dramatically written, and embodying a   unique
 understanding of Mexican Texas, Jack Jackson's chronicle   of Peter Ellis Bean not only rescues him from relative obscurity but   also corrects key aspects of the history in which he was involved   and brings to life an era more often consigned to myth.    _________________________________________________________    JACK JACKSON is an award-winning author and illustrator of Texas   history. His most recent book, Almonte's Texas, won the Bates   Award given by the Texas State Historical Association. His first book,   Los Mesteños: Spanish Ranching in Texas, 1721–1821, published by   Texas A&M University Press in 1986, is considered a classic work on   Spanish ranching in Texas. Jackson lives in Austin, Texas.    Number Six: Canseco-Keck History Series  



		
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