This book was o.k., but certainly did not live up to the review I read. It is not one I would personally recommend to others. I gave it a 2 Star rating out of a possible 5 Stars.

This book is considered by historians to be one of the most important books ever published in America but more importantly it is a great read. Not dry historical facts, it is a fascinating memoir of the struggles of German immigrant Max Krueger in Texas during the 19th century. Not only were his adventures truly amazing but his personality and spirit are a interesting look at what motivated one of the most successful immigrants to early Texas. He worked as a cowboy, postmaster, photographer, miller, dam builder, buffalo hunter, rancher and later industrialist. Published by the Krueger family posthumously as 'Pioneer Life In Texas' the original is extremely hard to find but this reprint does it justice. Mr. Krueger wrote his memoirs in German with the intent that they be published in Germany to inform possible immigrants about Texas. He included what are some of the most extensive and interesting descriptions of how Texas looked during the 19th century. I have read many books on Texas in the 1800's and find this one to be the best by far. He was amazing man who lived during a dangerous and wild period of early Texas.