revolution, 1835-1836

In the journal she receives for her twelfth birthday in 1835, Lucinda Lawrence describes the hardships her family and other residents of the "Texas colonies" endure when they decide to face the Mexicans in a fight for their freedom.

Presents the account of the battle of the Alamo in 1836 between less than 200 Texas defenders and the armies of Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna told from the perspective of the Texians, Tejanos, and Mexicans who witnessed it.

This book examines the events that led up to the terrible slaughter at the Alamo (1836) and tells how the siege has come to symbolize the American spirit of determination in the face of overwhelming odds with the rallying battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!".

Examines the lives of some of the people involved in the battle of the Alamo; and includes photographs and engravings, a glossary, listings of important dates and people, and an index.

Surveys the life of Stephen Austin, an American pioneer, who later became one of the founders of Texas.

Text and numerous illustrations trace the history of Texas during the nineteenth century.

Samuel Wallace's quest for vengeance for the murder of his brother William leads him through Veracruz, San Antonio, Mexico, and into East Texas where his exploits during the fight for Texas independence earn him the title Red Ripper.

Profiles a Mexican woman who saved more than twenty Texan rebels taken prisoner during the Texas Revolution from being shot under General Santa Anna's orders.

Chronicles the events surrounding the battle at the Alamo in 1836 and explains why it was a key turning point in American history.

A brief history of the Texas War of Independence and the Mexican War, describing the efforts of Mexicans to preserve their nation from the power of the United States.