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The Tales of Zebadiah Creed volume 2
Language
English
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"Zebadiah Creed tells a tale of the Texas Revolution, not as history, but a personal portrayal of men and the consequences of their decisions, sometimes made during the savagery of battle, most times made in quiet, their desperate acts allowing them no way out other than through loyalty and friendship, or ultimate betrayal. In 1836, Texas settlers are in revolt against the Mexican government. Zebadiah joins the cause, eventually arriving at the Alamo....
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Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"The final 13 hours at the Alamo began around 5 o'clock on the afternoon of March 5, 1836. Colonel William Barrett Travis drew a line in the dirt and asked all those who would stay and fight to cross it. Destinies played out that night for four people. Susannah Dickinson, a woman of surprising gumption. Young James Taylor who came to the Alamo to free Texas from the tyrannical rule of General Santa Anna. "Moses" Rose who refused to cross Travis's...
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English
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"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
Kane legacy volume 1
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
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In 1835, Alan Kane and his family come to the Circle C Ranch in Texas, little dreaming what the future holds in both blessing and danger. Beautiful Julia Miller, daughter of a Louisiana plantation owner, has captured Alans heart, but he hardly dares to hope for her hand. Then Colonel William Travis calls for the men of Texas to rally against Mexicos General Santa Anna. Full of honor and courage, brothers Alan and Adam join up with Jim Bowie to do...