Hurrah for Texas

Hurrah for Texas: The Diary of Adolphus Sterne, 1838-1851 offers a vivid, firsthand account of a young republic and its transition to statehood. From his home in Nacogdoches, merchant, land agent, and jurist Nicholas Adolphus Sterne recorded the people, politics, and daily affairs of a changing Texas.

A German immigrant who became an influential figure in his adopted homeland, Sterne knew many of the leading personalities of early Texas. His diary captures their ambitions, disagreements, and accomplishments with candid observations, colorful descriptions, and a keen eye for human nature.

Edited by Texas historian Archie P. McDonald, this rich historical record brings readers close to the public events and private moments that defined an era. For Texas history enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone drawn to firsthand accounts of frontier life, Hurrah for Texas offers an engaging window into Texas between 1838 and 1851.