William Stanley Hoole

""Sam Slick in Texas"" is a novel written by William Stanley Hoole, which tells the story of a Yankee salesman named Sam Slick who travels to Texas in the mid-19th century. The book is set during the time of the Mexican-American War and explores the cultural and political tensions between the Texans, Mexicans, and Americans.Sam Slick is a charming and witty salesman who uses his quick wit and cunning to navigate the complex social and political landscape of Texas. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a Mexican general, a Texan rancher, and a group of Native Americans.The book is written in a humorous and satirical style, with Sam Slick's witty observations and commentary providing a unique perspective on the events and people of the time. The novel also explores themes of identity, nationalism, and cultural conflict, making it a thought-provoking and engaging read.Overall, ""Sam Slick in Texas"" is a well-written and entertaining novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Texas during a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

John Low came to America from England in 1856 at the suggestion of his uncle, Andrew Low, a prosperous Savannah- Liverpool businessman. Just as he established himself in nautical businesses in Savannah the Civil War broke out. Low was ordered to England to help in the undercover task of buying, building, and convoying warships to the South. William Stanley Hoole traces Low’s adventures in the service of the Confederacy. Low aided in the acquisition and delivery of the ironclad Fingal and the Florida. He served with Admiral Semmes aboard the famed raider Alabama and was involved in the capture, commissioning, voyage, and detention of the Tuscaloosa. His final task was to deliver the Ajax in the last days of the war.

When these words were written everybody had read or heard of Simon Suggs, the shifty man whose antics had been recorded in many a gusty tale of Alabama frontier life which had drawn laughter and applause from newspaper readers throughout the United States. And everybody, at least in Alabama in the 1850s, knew something about his creator, Johnson Jones Hooper...The immortal Suggs, his alter ego, has kept his name alive and renewed its luster, in a biography that deserves almost unqualified praise.