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Author
Publisher
Random House
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history of the Texas Rangers, dispelling myths, noting dark moments, and discussing their beginnings; their formal organization in 1835; their roles in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and war with the Comanches; and the changes wrought by the twentieth century.
2) The Texans
Author
Series
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Pub. Date
[1975]
Language
English
Description
Text and numerous illustrations trace the history of Texas during the nineteenth century.
Author
Publisher
Casemate
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
A startling new analysis of one of America's most glorious battles . . .
Contrary to movie and legend, we now know that the defenders of the Alamo in the war for Texan independence-including Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William B. Travis-did not die under brilliant sunlight, defending their positions against hordes of Mexican infantry. Instead the Mexicans launched a predawn attack, surmounting the walls in darkness, forcing a wild melee inside the...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In his now trademark fashion, Brian Kilmeade explores hidden aspects of Sam Houston, the first president of Texas, and brings the reader to the scenes of one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Thanks to Kilmeade's storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamo"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
""Remember the Alamo!" is still a rallying cry more than 175 years after the siege in Texas, where a small band of men held off about two thousand soldiers of the Mexican Army for twelve days. The Alamo was a crucial turning point in the Texas Revolution, and led to the creation of the Republic of Texas. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, young readers will relive this famous moment in...
12) Texans
Author
Publisher
Rourke Publications
Pub. Date
©1990
Language
English
Description
Traces the turbulent history of the Lone Star State, recounting the struggles of early Texas settlers and their battle for independence.
13) Eyes of eagles
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Jamie Ian MacCallister, an orphan raised by Indians, ventures into Texas and becomes a scout for the volunteer force battling the Mexican army at the Alamo.
Author
Series
Chronicles of America volume 24
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
1921
Language
English
16) Sequoia scout
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
A tale of the West for the Christian market, this latest book in the Saga of the Sierra series is the story of a young trader named Will Reed, whose explorations bring him into California in the days following Mexico's newly won independence from Spain. He finds himself caught in the middle of a war of cultures, compounded by conflicting loyalties and loves.
17) Bowie
Author
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life of frontiersman Jim Bowie and discusses his childhood exploits, his relationship with Annie Christmas, the creation of the knife that was named for him, and other related topics.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With the discovery of gold and the dream of riches, millions of prospectors flocked to California and the Southwest, hoping to find their fortune. The gold rush is just a part of the transformation of the most western reaches of the American frontier.
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