Bryan, TX Author Publishes Old West Biography

Sally Scull and Texas, a new book by Betty Newman Wauer, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Betty Newman Wauer was proud of her great, great aunt Sally Scull. Sally was a strong, spirited, and bright pioneer during the nineteenth century. She undergoes many trials and tribulations that parallel key events in Texas' history, such as the Battle at the Alamo, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War. While she's a legendary sharpshooter and extremely skilled with a whip, she finds that love, family, and children are some of the most challenging aspects of life. Her perseverance and determination are certain to inspire and educate readers.

About the Author:
Betty Newman Wauer, a seventh-generation Texan, passed away in April 2013. She was a member of both "The Descendents of Austin's Old 300" and "Daughters of the Republic of Texas." She was extremely proud of her ancestors, especially the Texas Rabbs. She wrote a family newsletter called The Texas Rabbs for eight years with an average of seventy-five subscribers per year.

Sally Scull and Texas is a 342-page paperback with a retail price of $54.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-2555-7 It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.