The Alamo

Thompson, Frank;Gaghan, Stephen;Bohem, Leslie;Hancock, John Lee

ISBN 10: 1401307752 / ISBN 13: 9781401307752

Verlag: Hyperion Books, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 2004

Beschreibung

Signed and dated by author on half title page. Pages starting to tan, otherwise in very nice condition.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 045728

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Alamo
• Verlag: Hyperion Books, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1401307752
• ISBN-13: 9781401307752
• Einband: Soft cover
• Auflage: First Thus
• Zustand: Near Fine
• Signiert: Signed by Author(s)

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Inhaltsangabe

Although The Alamo fell in the early morning of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of liberty. The memories of James Bowie, Davy Crockett, and William B. Travis are as powerful today as when the Texan Army routed Santa Anna to the cry "Remember the Alamo!" This book is more than a tribute to those who fell defending the mission. It is a thoroughly researched, vividly illustrated, objective description of the circumstances building up to and leading from that stand. By using contemporary writings, this history describes the political and military organizations of both sides, the weapons and equipment available to them, and the enduringly famous personalities involved, creating a vivid picture of this dramatic battle and the period in which it was fought.

Reseña del editor

A courageous and vastly outnumbered group of Texas settlers, led by Colonel William Travis, frontiersman Jim Bowie, and the legendary Davy Crockett, defend their fortress against the forces of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.