Philip of Texas A Story of Sheep Raising in Texas

by James Otis

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1913

About the author

James Otis Kaler was an American journalist and author of children’s literature, primarily in the boys' adventure genre. The vast majority of his works were published under the name James Otis, but he also wrote as Amy Prentice, Harry Prentice, and Lt. James K. Orton.

His works include the Boy Spies series, the Navy Boys series, the Minute Boys series, a number of historical novels published by the American Book Company, and more than thirty novels about life in New York State.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 8th grader read this for US History. He said it was very interesting and had a smile on his face when he said he had completed it, which I will call a win. He rated it 4/5 stars and said it did a good job of explaining what life was like back then when Texas was not a state but rather operating as a republic. Also I’m not sure what’s going on with this book cover—-the edited book published by Notgrass looks much more appealing 😆

[Andrea Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was hard to rate this book. I read a version revised by Notgrass History to my kids as a read aloud to history. It was written in a time much different than now, so those things had to be discussed. But it was a good book on teaching them what the time was like for people living in the time.

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son rated 5/5 stars.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid read about the settlement of Texas. I read this to my children via the revised version from Notgrass. I imagine I would not have enjoyed the original as much.

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok. Not as engaging as the other books we have read for US Geography this year.