of the work. The pupil who learns to think over his history lesson, who asks himself the why and the wherefore, is not merely acquiring historical knowledge — he is also developing his powers of thought.

No occasion should be lost to cultivate true patriotism; this means not the blind egotism that asserts our State to be without blemish, but the wise love that sees all faults, and seeing, resolves to correct the same. March 2d and April 21st should never pass without some exercise that tends to make our youth revere and honor the men who made those days immortal.

In presenting this revised edition of Pennybacker's HISTORY OF TEXAS to the public, the author wishes to return grateful acknowledgment to Dr. George P. Garrison, Professor of History in the University of Texas, whose historical criticism and friendly counsel, so generously given, have been invaluable. The author is also indebted to Dr. Herbert E. Bolton, Department of History, University of Texas, to the late Judge C. W. Raines and Mr. E. W. Winkler of the State Library. Through the fine courtesy of the authors, several illustrations from Bolton and Barker's "With the Makers of Texas" are reproduced. The encouraging words and cordial assistance of her co-workers, the teachers of Texas, will ever be cherished by the author, who takes this opportunity of thanking them.

ANNA J. HARDWICKE PENNYBACKER.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, December, 1907.