Texas A Brief Account of the Origin, Progress and Present State of the Colonial Settlements of Texas; Together with an Exposition of the Causes which have induced the Existing War with Mexico

"Texas" by William H. Wharton is a thorough exploration of the Texan colonial settlements and the reasons behind their war with Mexico. It looks at how Texas grew from its early days to a boiling point of conflict. The book explains how American settlers, invited by Mexico, faced broken promises and unfair treatment, leading to rising anger. It points out issues like biased laws and the heavy hand of the Mexican government, especially under Santa Anna's leadership. It argues that Texans fought for independence not to take over land, but because they wanted to govern themselves and escape unjust rule. The book acts as both a record of the past and a passionate argument for Texas to be free from Mexico.