We remember the Alamo siege and battle for the men who died there. Not as well remembered are their families who endured…
An Alamo Allegory Review of Thomas D. Clagett's book Line of Glory.
Line of Glory by Thomas D. Clagett (Five Star Publishing, $25.95) tells the story of the Alamo through the unique perspe…
Cattle Call From the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle, hit the trail and discover Texas’s rich cowboy history.
Since moving to Texas over 15 years ago, I have traveled many miles on the trail of the state’s history and the rich her…
Building Your Western Library with William Groneman III Author William Groneman III shares his favorite books about the Alamo.
William Groneman III, born and raised in New York City as a member of the Baby Boomer generation, grew up on a steady di…
No Wounds In His Back Step aside, David Crockett, just how exactly did James Bowie die at the Alamo?
The Alamo’s anniversary, March 6, ignites lively debate every year among aficionados concerning the how, why and where o…
The Irish at the Alamo Savas Beatie LLC, $29.95
The Alamo’s Forgotten Defenders—The Remarkable Story of the Irish During the Texas Revolution by Phillip Thomas Tucker (…
The Urban Texas (University of Texas Press, $35)
David G. McComb’s The City in Texas is an informative and moderately entertaining history of urban development in Texas,…
Things We Get Wrong About David Crockett Nearly 175 years after the historic battle for Texas Independence, some of us still don't have a clue!
David Crockett (1786-1836), has a tremendous responsibility. What do you think?…
Fiddling with History David Crockett and the "Devil's Box."
David Crockett wore many hats during his lifetime (1786-1836) beside his trademark coonskin. He is remembered as a farme…