[TEXAS HISTORY] WILLSON, Marcius (1813?1905). American History: comprising historical sketches of the Indian tribes?history of Mexico; and history of Texas. New York: Mark H. Newman & Co., 1847. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. Profusely illustrated with maps, public seals, and many other illustrations (title and few plates foxed). Includes an early 1845 map of Texas with an entire chapter dedicated to the state?s early history. Publisher?s embossed black cloth rebacked with original backstrip laid down (chipped), spine titled and decorated in gilt. A generally clean copy.