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A military history of the texas revolution 1994 by dr. Chariton has answered these and many more of the perplexing alamo questions. Mar 29, 2016 the gates of the alamo is historical fiction at its best. A new york times bestselling novel, modern historical classic, and winner of the tcu texas book award, the spur award and. Last of the alamo big books rests with a time to stand. Along the way, he provides an overview of the political situation in mexico at the time and takes several healthy swipes at some of the most prevalent alamo myths. The books coda wraps up loose ends and scrolls into the introduction, lending a suitably circular effect. Its of necessity a gory tale, and harrigan takes an unflinching view. All three plans of the alamo drawn by sancheznavarro and labastida show the gate as an open one, partly blocked by a raised parapet only, which was a not uncommon thing for open gates in a fort or redoubt. Mar 24, 2000 stephen harrigan will read from the gates of the alamo at a benefit for the howson branch library at ccs coffee house 3110 windsor on sunday, april 2, from 78pm. The gates of the alamo kindle edition by harrigan, stephen. The overall impression it left with me is one of profound sadness. Meticulously researched and overflowing with fascinating characters, the gates of the alamo is an experience history buffs and fiction fans will equally enjoy.
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