Texas - Eyewitness Books, Spanish Edition Author:DK Publishing The rich history of the Lone Star State is brought to life in hundreds of objects, artifacts, and artworks that you'd have to visit 50 museums to see live. Learn about how ranching and the discovery of oil changed the face of Texas, who Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin were, why cowboys wore high-heeled boots and large-brimmed hats, and much more.