Deaf Smith: Frontiersman, Spy, Scout, Hero
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Texas History Reshaped by One Man’s Steadfast Loyalty
Erastus “Deaf” Smith, who was a deaf scout and frontiersman, was more than a folk legend; he was a powerful force behind the Texan victory in the Texas Revolution. This compelling collection brings together decades of research, rare documents, dramatic stage adaptations, and rich historical insight to reveal the life of a man whose contributions have long been overshadowed by time.
From his early frontier days to the pivotal destruction of Vince’s Bridge at San Jacinto, Smith emerges as a complex, courageous figure who is part warrior, part myth, and wholly resolute. Through essays, plays, and historical artifacts, Smith’s legacy as a pioneer whose sharp mind and steady hand helped shape a nation is brought to life.
A tribute to a forgotten hero, this full-color anthology offers an unforgettable journey through Texas history, one shaped by courage, conviction, and the quiet strength of a man whose influence endures long after his name faded from the headlines.
The book includes lesson plans, resources, and never-seen-before photographs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve C. Baldwin, Ph.D., is a retired educator whose career took him to five states and culminated at the Texas School for the Deaf. An award-winning writer, Steve authored Pictures in the Air: The Story of the National Theatre of the Deaf, wrote four documentaries, 27 produced plays, and over 100 articles. A community advocate, he makes his home in Austin, Texas, with his wife Rosie Serna, a former professional dancer and a renowned native Tejana.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Format: Paperback, color
Length: 218 pages
Published: 2025
Language: English
ISBN: 979-8-9907693-3-5
Dimensions: 8.5 × 11 x .75
PRE-ORDER UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Texas History Reshaped by One Man’s Steadfast Loyalty
Erastus “Deaf” Smith, who was a deaf scout and frontiersman, was more than a folk legend; he was a powerful force behind the Texan victory in the Texas Revolution. This compelling collection brings together decades of research, rare documents, dramatic stage adaptations, and rich historical insight to reveal the life of a man whose contributions have long been overshadowed by time.
From his early frontier days to the pivotal destruction of Vince’s Bridge at San Jacinto, Smith emerges as a complex, courageous figure who is part warrior, part myth, and wholly resolute. Through essays, plays, and historical artifacts, Smith’s legacy as a pioneer whose sharp mind and steady hand helped shape a nation is brought to life.
A tribute to a forgotten hero, this full-color anthology offers an unforgettable journey through Texas history, one shaped by courage, conviction, and the quiet strength of a man whose influence endures long after his name faded from the headlines.
The book includes lesson plans, resources, and never-seen-before photographs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve C. Baldwin, Ph.D., is a retired educator whose career took him to five states and culminated at the Texas School for the Deaf. An award-winning writer, Steve authored Pictures in the Air: The Story of the National Theatre of the Deaf, wrote four documentaries, 27 produced plays, and over 100 articles. A community advocate, he makes his home in Austin, Texas, with his wife Rosie Serna, a former professional dancer and a renowned native Tejana.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Format: Paperback, color
Length: 218 pages
Published: 2025
Language: English
ISBN: 979-8-9907693-3-5
Dimensions: 8.5 × 11 x .75
PRE-ORDER UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Texas History Reshaped by One Man’s Steadfast Loyalty
Erastus “Deaf” Smith, who was a deaf scout and frontiersman, was more than a folk legend; he was a powerful force behind the Texan victory in the Texas Revolution. This compelling collection brings together decades of research, rare documents, dramatic stage adaptations, and rich historical insight to reveal the life of a man whose contributions have long been overshadowed by time.
From his early frontier days to the pivotal destruction of Vince’s Bridge at San Jacinto, Smith emerges as a complex, courageous figure who is part warrior, part myth, and wholly resolute. Through essays, plays, and historical artifacts, Smith’s legacy as a pioneer whose sharp mind and steady hand helped shape a nation is brought to life.
A tribute to a forgotten hero, this full-color anthology offers an unforgettable journey through Texas history, one shaped by courage, conviction, and the quiet strength of a man whose influence endures long after his name faded from the headlines.
The book includes lesson plans, resources, and never-seen-before photographs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve C. Baldwin, Ph.D., is a retired educator whose career took him to five states and culminated at the Texas School for the Deaf. An award-winning writer, Steve authored Pictures in the Air: The Story of the National Theatre of the Deaf, wrote four documentaries, 27 produced plays, and over 100 articles. A community advocate, he makes his home in Austin, Texas, with his wife Rosie Serna, a former professional dancer and a renowned native Tejana.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Format: Paperback, color
Length: 218 pages
Published: 2025
Language: English
ISBN: 979-8-9907693-3-5
Dimensions: 8.5 × 11 x .75
