The Alamo Story: From Early History to Current Conflicts

by J. R. Edmondson

Overview

First published in 2000, J. R. Edmondson's The Alamo Story: From Early History to Current Conflicts thoroughly examines the famous "Shrine of Texas Liberty" from its origin as a Spanish New World mission to its modern status. It has been lauded as the “best" and "most readable” of all historical accounts devoted to the legendary mission-fortress. The original edition has been celebrated for over twenty years for its comprehensive approach to Alamo scholarship and for presenting the famous battle in the context of both American and Mexican history.  This second edition of The Alamo Story includes new information about the battle and those involved, including expanded stories on the roles of minorities and some illustrations by noted artist Mark Lemon. The book also features a new chapter on Benjamin Rush Milam's assault on San Antonio with only three hundred Texians, the battle that set the stage for the siege of the Alamo less than three months later. And there is an extensive epilogue on the present-day conflicts about the physical Alamo compound, as historic preservationists clash with political and popular opinions in San Antonio.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493057580
Publisher:	TwoDot
Publication date:	07/15/2022
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	512
Sales rank:	630,070
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 7.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

J. R. Edmondson views himself in the role of historian as storyteller. The retired history teacher has authored several books and over fifty magazine articles, most on aspects of Texas history. Edmondson was a featured author at the 2000 Texas Book Festival and a member of C-Span's “Ultimate Alamo Panel,” where his book, The Alamo Story: From Early History to Current Conflicts, was described as the “new standard on the Alamo.” In appreciation for his contributions to Texas history, Edmondson was elected an honorary member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and Governor Rick Perry commissioned him an Admiral in the Texas Navy. Edmondson resides in Fort Worth with his wife, Susan, and their dogs and horses.

Table of Contents

Foreword for the First Edition Jeffrey Dane vii

Foreword for the Second Edition Brian Gibson ix

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Introduction xv

Part 1 The Mission

Chapter 1 Olivares 3

Chapter 2 Valero 19

Chapter 3 The Head of Hidalgo 37

Chapter 4 The Medina 47

Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions 55

Part 2 Gone to Texas

Chapter 5 The Last Filibuster 60

Chapter 6 The Father of Texas 65

Chapter 7 Santa Anna 72

Chapter 8 The Constitution of 1824 77

Chapter 9 The Hero of Tampico 85

Chapter 10 Mr. Bowie with a Big Knife 91

Chapter 11 San Saba 113

Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions 125

Part 3 Revolution

Chapter 12 Tenoxtitlan 138

Chapter 13 Travis 143

Chapter 14 Anahuac 150

Chapter 15 The Raven 165

Chapter 16 Mill Creek 179

Chapter 17 Monclova 195

Chapter 18 Gonzales 207

Chapter 19 The Cannon and Victory 212

Chapter 20 "On to Bexar" 227

Chapter 21 "Who Will Go with Old Ben Milam?" 243

Chapter 22 Matamoros 255

Chapter 23 The Lion of the West 277

Chapter 24 Fannin 290

Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions 306

Part 4 Thirteen Days

Tuesday, February 23, 1836: The First Day 314

Wednesday, February 24, 1836: The Second Day 325

Thursday, February 25, 1836: The Third Day 330

Friday, February 26, 1836: The Fourth Day 336

Saturday, February 27, 1836: The Fifth Day 340

Sunday, February 28, 1836: The Sixth Day 343

Monday, February 29, 1836: The Seventh Day 346

Tuesday, March 1, 1836: The Eighth Day 350

Wednesday, March 2, 1836: The Ninth Day 356

Thursday, March 3, 1836: The Tenth Day 359

Friday, March 4, 1836: The Eleventh Day 365

Saturday, March 5, 1836: The Twelfth Day 368

Sunday, March 6, 1836: The Last Day 374

The Aftermath: Remember the Alamo! 392

Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions 405

First Epilogue: The Second Battle of the Alamo 429

Second Epilogue: The Third Battle of the Alamo 447

Bibliography 481

Index 486

About the Author 496