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.

Cover of the novel Inez, by Alabama author Augusta Jane Evans Wilson
Courtesy of the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, University of Alabama
Cover of the novel Inez, by Alabama author Augusta Jane Evans Wilson