{"product_id":"jane-long-of-texas-1798-1880-paperback","title":"Jane Long of Texas: 1798-1880 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNeila Petrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarded by many as the Mother of Texas, Jane Wilkinson Long is curiously absent from most history books. Now, this painstakingly researched novelization reveals the fascinating life of the little girl who would grow up to become both a spy and revolutionary in Texas's fight for independence from Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst her family's wishes, the wealthy and headstrong Jane, at the age of sixteen, married Dr. James Long, a veteran of the War of 1812, who hoped to use his wife's fortune to build an army to conquer Tejas. In fighting for his lost cause, Long lost his life in Mexico City. His wife, extremely suspicious of the circumstances surrounding his death, set out on a quest to solve the mystery. Her mission would soon lead her into Texas . . . and into the annals of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRarely mentioned in history books, Jane Wilkinson Long is nevertheless regarded by many as the \"Mother of Texas.\" As such, her exciting life has become the stuff of legend--and now, of this fascinating historical novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo the manor born was Jane Wilkinson, and with her family name came powerful political connections, money, a spirit of adventure . . . and an amazingly strong will. When Jane fell in love with the dashing doctor James Long, her loyalty was total. Against her family's wishes, they married when she was but sixteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoctor Long, a veteran of the War of 1812, used Jane's fortune to build an army to conquer \"Tejas.\" Jane was left behind, but she would soon follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Jane was twenty-two, her life changed forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong's cause was doomed, and his death in Mexico City was a mystery that Jane was compelled to solve. Her bold quest swept her into Texas, and there she stayed--playing an unexpected role as spy and revolutionary in the fight for independence from Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer quest also carried her into the folds of history as a patriot and role model who even today should be revered and emulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Neila Skinner Petrick has loved the Southwest since childhood, when she heard marvelous stories of early Texas settlers. A video writer and producer, Mrs. Petrick has won national and regional awards for her work. She lives in Dallas with her husband Tom, who helped her greatly in creating Jane Long of Texas. This is her first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.48 x 6.78 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42113973518471,"sku":"9781565548534","price":26.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/dcb9cb634852dff46bbed76eab6ea1a1.webp?v=1732494000","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/jane-long-of-texas-1798-1880-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}