Here is the little-known, dramatic epic of heroes Sam Houston, Stephen Austin, and a host of others, who turned the Alamo into one of the most successful rallying cries in history.
None of the first five responded, but as Kennedy shouted the name of Charlie Gibson of Amarillo, the last one on the list, Gibson, who some claim was drunk and had to be rushed to the ballroom, ran in the back of the hall, ...
32. Moseley Baker to Houston, 1844, Moseley Baker Papers, CAHUT; San Antonio, Daily Express, December 8, 1935. 33. Thomas Cutrer, "William Houston Jack," Handbook of Texas, IB, p. 889. 34. Moses A. Bryan to Perry, October 26, 1835, PTR, ...
Discusses the contradictions of Johnson's early life and career, including his years as congressman, senator, and majority leader
Three tales of the Old West chronicle the formative years of the Texas Rangers as they follow the exploits of Rusty Shannon, a one-time captive of the Comanche, who pursues his own quest for vengeance while struggling to uphold justice.
In Texas Justice, the first three of these critically acclaimed books are now brought together in a single volume. In The Buckskin Line, Kelton introduces the red-haired boy captured by a Comanche war party after the massacre of his family.
Another man’s baby After her husband is killed in a barn fire, Robbie McBride Tellchick is left alone to raise three boys—and the baby on the way.
This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.
Three generations of the proud and determined Chase family seek new lives and their fortune as they struggle to carve out an empire on the Texas frontier
Another man's baby After her husband is killed in a barn fire, Robbie McBride Tellchick is left alone to raise three boys and the baby on the way.
Now Dallek, winner of the prestigious Bancroft Prize for his study of FDR, turns to this fascinating "sinner and saint". 38 halftones.
“ I'll go fetch your horse . Looks like our Indian got away , but he won't go far . I put a bullet in him . ” While James rode out to catch Alamo , Tanner reined up and swung a long leg over the cantle of his saddle .
This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.
Lone Star Rising
In Texas Justice, the first three of these critically acclaimed books are now brought together in a single volume. In The Buckskin Line, Kelton introduces the red-haired boy captured by a Comanche war party after the massacre of his family.
On the way, Wasp finds more than they expected.In this second book of the Lone Star Rising series, Captain John Paul Jones II, David Crockett, and their crew set sail aboard the T.S. Wasp in another gripping adventure.