Inez: A Tale of the Alamo

Augusta Jane Evans began writing Inez: A Tale of the Alamo at age 15. Published in 1855, it reflected her early anti-Catholic views and sold poorly.

Vintage cover of the novel Inez, A Tale of the Alamo, by Alabama author Augusta Jane Evans Wilson, features hand lettered text and stylized artwork featuring flags drawn in ink.
Courtesy of the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, University of Alabama
Vintage cover of the novel Inez, A Tale of the Alamo, by Alabama author Augusta Jane Evans Wilson, features hand lettered text and stylized artwork featuring flags drawn in ink.