[PDF] The Texan Star eBook

Author : T. R. Fehrenbach
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 949 pages
File Size : 24,17 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1497609704

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The definitive account of the incomparable Lone Star state by the author of Fire & Blood: A History of Mexico. T. R. Fehrenbach is a native Texan, military historian and the author of several important books about the region, but none as significant as this work, arguably the best single volume about Texas ever published. His account of America's most turbulent state offers a view that only an insider could capture. From the native tribes who lived there to the Spanish and French soldiers who wrested the territory for themselves, then to the dramatic ascension of the republic of Texas and the saga of the Civil War years. Fehrenbach describes the changes that disturbed the state as it forged its unique character. Most compelling is the one quality that would remain forever unchanged through centuries of upheaval: the courage of the men and women who struggled to realize their dreams in The Lone Star State.

Author : Joseph A. Altsheler
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,51 MB
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3846049239

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1913.

Author : Joseph Alexander Altsheler
Publisher :
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,80 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Electronic books
ISBN :

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This book is a fictional novel about the events of the Texas Revolution. It is a dramatic retelling of the period with depictions of many of the famous figures involved in the revolution.

Author : Nathan A. Jennings
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 41,66 MB
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1574416359

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The idea of Texas was forged in the crucible of frontier warfare between 1822 and 1865, when Anglo-Americans adapted to mounted combat north of the Rio Grande. This cavalry-centric arena, which had long been the domain of Plains Indians and the Spanish Empire, compelled an adaptive martial tradition that shaped early Lone Star society. Beginning with initial tactical innovation in Spanish Tejas and culminating with massive mobilization for the Civil War, Texas society developed a distinctive way of war defined by armed horsemanship, volunteer militancy, and short-term mobilization as it grappled with both tribal and international opponents. Drawing upon military reports, participants' memoirs, and government documents, cavalry officer Nathan A. Jennings analyzes the evolution of Texan militarism from tribal clashes of colonial Tejas, territorial wars of the Texas Republic, the Mexican-American War, border conflicts of antebellum Texas, and the cataclysmic Civil War. In each conflict Texan volunteers answered the call to arms with marked enthusiasm for mounted combat. Riding for the Lone Star explores this societal passion--with emphasis on the historic rise of the Texas Rangers--through unflinching examination of territorial competition with Comanches, Mexicans, and Unionists. Even as statesmen Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston emerged as influential strategic leaders, captains like Edward Burleson, John Coffee Hays, and John Salmon Ford attained fame for tactical success.

Author : Joseph A. Altsheler
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 38,18 MB
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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'The Texan Star' follows the thrilling journey of a young Texan who escapes jail in Mexico City to warn others of Santa Anna's impending plan. With action-packed encounters between fugitives, Mexican army, Native Americans, and Texan cowboys, this historical fiction novel is filled with adventure and excitement. Set during the early stages of the Texas Revolution, the book provides a detailed historical account of the events. The protagonist, Ned, faces danger and challenges as he travels back to Texas to warn his fellow citizens of Santa Anna's plans. 'The Texan Star' is a captivating read for those who love historical fiction and adventure stories.

Author : Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
Publisher : eBooksLib
Page : pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Texas
ISBN : 9781412148351

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"The Texan Star," while a complete story in itself, is the first of three, projected by the author, and based upon the Texan struggle for liberty against the power of Mexico. This revolution, epic in its nature, and crowded with heroism and great events, divides itself naturally into three parts. The first phase begins in Mexico with the treacherous imprisonment of Austin, the Texan leader, the rise of Santa Anna and his attempt, through bad faith, to disarm the Texans and leave them powerless before the Indians. It culminates in the rebellion of the Texans, and their capture, in the face of great odds, of San Antonio, the seat of the Mexican power in the north. The second phase is the coming of Santa Anna with an overwhelming force, the fall of the Alamo, the massacre of Goliad and the dark days of Texas. Yet the period of gloom is relieved by the last stand of Crockett, Bowie, and their famous comrades. The third phase is the coming of light in the darkness ...

Author : Joseph A. Altsheler
Publisher :
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 16,48 MB
Release : 2016-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781538066706

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The Texan Star is the first of three in Altsheler's Texan Series. The trilogy is based on the Texan struggle for liberty against the power of Mexico. This first book begins in Mexico with the treacherous imprisonment of Stephen Austin, the Texan leader, and the rise of Santa Anna and his attempt, through bad faith, to disarm the Texans and leave them powerless before the Indians. It culminates in the rebellion of the Texans, and their capture, in the face of great odds, of San Antonio, the seat of the Mexican power in the north.