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1) The Alamo
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English
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The Battle of the Alamo is one of the most dramatic moments in American history, a stirring saga that has become a modern myth in which all Americans, and especially Texans, take great pride. Poet, novelist, and historian John Myers Myers gives us a fascinating account of this American symbol. With exhaustive research and obvious passion for his subject, Myers evokes the situation and characters of the legendary siege, bringing to life such figures
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Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
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An overview of the struggle between the Texan settlers and Mexico's General Santa Anna for control of Texas, with a detailed description of the 1836 siege of the Alamo. Includes biographical sketches and quotations of some of those involved.
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English
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March 1836: The story of the Alamo is familiar to most: more than two hundred Texians trapped in an adobe mission, and massacred. Though the rallying cry of "Remember the Alamo" rang across the country, Houston knew it was poor strategy to aggressively retaliate immediately. One month after the massacre, he and his army of underdog Texians soundly defeated Santa Anna's troops in under eighteen minutes at the Battle of San Jacinto, and in doing so...
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English
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James Lee Burke steps back three generations to reveal the lightning-paced tale of western lawman Billy Bob Holland's great-grandfather, a fugitive swept up in the proud fight for Texan independence. Son Holland escaped a Louisiana chain gang-but never intended to kill a prison guard during the breakaway. Terrified for his life, on the run through the bayou with fellow escapee Hugh Allison and a beautiful Indian squaw, Son flees across the river to...
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Scholastic
Pub. Date
1998.
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English
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In the journal she receives for her twelfth birthday in 1835, Lucinda Lawrence describes the hardships her family and other residents of the "Texas colonies" endure when they decide to face the Mexicans in a fight for their freedom.
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Publisher
W. Morrow
Pub. Date
1993.
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English
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In this fictional account of the Battle of San Jacinto, Jeff Long tells how an army of 700 American soldiers ravaged its way through sleeping Mexican troops. Led by Sam Houston, a man powerless to stop the tide of blood and revenge, this battle changed the course of Texan-and American-history.
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Publisher
Forge
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
In Texas Sunrise, Elmer Kelton brings together two novels that tell the story of the Texas Revolution as seen by the brothers Thomas and Joshua Buckalew who emigrate to Texas at a time when the Mexican-controlled province welcomes settlers.
In Massacre at Goliad, tensions mount between Mexican authorities and American newcomers, and revolution is in the air, something Thomas Buckalew welcomes but Joshua fears, he is in love with a Mexican girl.
The...
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G.K. Hall
Pub. Date
2001.
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English
Description
In his later years, Joshua Buckalew seldom spoke of Goliad and the terrible thing that happened there. Even in his old age there were nights when the memory returned in a dream and he would wake up suddenly with a cold sweat breaking - the horror as vivid as it had been in his youth. The Buckalew brothers were tough as Tennessee mule-hide when they crossed the Sabine River to stake out some growing room. but soon the land was ripped apart by the savage...
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Free Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
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English
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No historian has been able to capture so elegantly the factors influencing the formation of the state of Texas. Three-time winner of the Jefferson Davis Award, William C. Davis precisely describes the spirit of the times during this momentous period. The conflicts between Anglo Texans, native Tejanos, and Mexican officials that led to war come to life with invigorating detail.
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Eakin Press
Pub. Date
[1998]
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English
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Few historical events are as widely known as the Siege and Battle of the Alamo. This is true not only in the United States, but also throughout much of the rest of the world. The idea of a small band of men choosing to fight and die, in the face of overwhelming odds, for the cause of liberty, has wide appeal.
"Alamo Sourcebook 1836" covers all facets of one of the greatest battles known to mankind. This book covers the Siege and the Final Battle....
17) Texas Revolution
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Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Texas Revolution. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important event in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the Texas Revolution, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. Texas Revolution...
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