The Alamo
by John Myers Myers
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"Those who doubt the greatness of men can leave this book alone or read and recant. This follows the story of the seige of the Alamo. It is one of the mightiest tales that the history of this or any nation has to offer. It includes as much of folly in the beginning as it does magnificence at the end, and is all the better for it. Above all it is, in all its ramifications, the master tale of the American frontier."--The book. In part one, "The Alamo and the Texans," the author gives us the show more background situation. In part two, "Four Men Reach the Alamo," are his interestingly detailed descriptions of Bowie, Travis, Crockett, and Santa Ana. Part three is "The Seige of the Alamo." This authentically researched account is written with great zest and gusto. Poet, novelist, and historian, John Myers Myers gives us a fascinating account of an American symbol. Written with tremendous zest, The Alamo is thrilling ... and sometimes amusing. show lessTags
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I read this after a trip to the Alamo. It helped me frame some of the conflicts in Texas at the time.
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- Important places
- The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Important events
- Texas Revolution (1835-10-02 | 1836-04-21); Battle of the Alamo (1836-02-23 | 1836-03-06)
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 14
- ASINs
- 11
