This is a life-and-times biography of Captain Andrew Smyth, whose life spanned the history of Texas river transportation and commerce from the 1830s to the 1770s.

William Seale is a historian. His other books include Temples of Democracy: The State Capitols of the USA; Sam Houston's Wife: A Biography of Margaret Lea Houston; The Tasteful Interlude: American Interiors Through the Camera's Eye, and many more. He is an editor of the journal White House History. He resides in Jasper County, Texas, and in Washington D.C. 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ink Brush Press; 2nd ed. edition (July 31, 2009)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 214 pages / black and white
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0982440520
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.49 x 9 inches