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English
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In the early 19th century, Texas was a dangerous place, with the Native Americans, Mexican government and settlers from the United States fighting over the land. Many battles were fought, with a colorful cast of characters, including William Travis and David Crockett.
4) The Alamo
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
"Remember the Alamo": New research dispels some long-held beliefs about what really happened in the showdown between Santa Anna's army and Davy Crockett, William Barret Travis, Jim Bowie, and their group of American volunteers. "Real west: the battle of the Alamo" : Host Kenny Rogers focuses on the strained collaboration among Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Barret Travis. "Real west: the Texas rangers" : Ride into the past to see how these legendary...
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Publisher
Crown Trade Group
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
An American icon: Pioneer. Congressman. Martyr of the Alamo. King of the Wild Frontier. As with all great legends, Davy Crockett's has been retold many times, repeatedly reinvented by historians and popular storytellers. In fact, one could argue that there are three distinct Crocketts: the real David, before he became famous; the celebrity politician whose backwoods image Crockett himself created, then lost control of; and the mythic Davy we know...
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Language
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"--
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Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
""Remember the Alamo!" That rallying cry has been a part of Texas lore for generations. But who were the ragtag group of adventurers behind the famous slogan, and how did they end up barricaded in a fort against a Mexican army? Who survived, who died, and how? This sixth book in the bestselling Hazardous Tales series tracks the Lone Star State's bloody fight for independence from the Mexican government. It features the exploits of the notorious Jim...
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