Battle Of The Brazos
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Battle Of The Brazos
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Author : T. G. Webb
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2018-09-15
Battle Of The Brazos written by T. G. Webb and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
During halftime of the October 30, 1926, football game between Baylor University and the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, a massive riot erupted between the two student bodies that resulted in the death of Texas A&M senior cadet Charles Sessums. Though various newspaper articles have chronicled this infamous “cold case” over the last ninety years, none has placed the riot in its proper context, nor has any official determination ever identified the person responsible for Sessums’s death. T. G. Webb has pored over related historic documents, including contemporary newspaper accounts, records in the library archives of both universities, personal correspondence of the victim’s family, and the original report of the Pinkerton detective hired by Texas A&M to investigate the incident. In Battle of the Brazos, Webb examines and explains the riot, its origins, and its aftermath, untangling many enduring myths that grew up around the event over the years to establish the definitive record. He allows readers to witness the heart-breaking arrival of Cadet Sessums’s parents at the Waco train station as they came to receive the body of their deceased son, and he places readers amid the swirl of charges, recriminations, and allegations that clouded the atmosphere at both Texas A&M and Baylor. Most significantly, Webb provides previously unpublished indications of a cover-up designed to shield the killer’s identity from public knowledge. This “historical whodunit” is a must-read for sports fans and historians, devotees of “leather-helmet” football, local history buffs, and Texas football enthusiasts alike.
The Land Of Beginning Again
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Author : Julien Capers Hyer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1952
The Land Of Beginning Again written by Julien Capers Hyer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1952 with Brazos River categories.
Romance of the Brazos.
The Last Battle Of The Civil War
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Author : Jeffrey William Hunt
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2002-08-15
The Last Battle Of The Civil War written by Jeffrey William Hunt and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-15 with History categories.
Draws on letters and court martial records to recount the events surrounding the Civil War battle at Palmetto Ranch.
The Battle Of San Jacinto
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Author : James W. Pohl
language : en
Publisher: Texas State Historical Assn
Release Date : 1989
The Battle Of San Jacinto written by James W. Pohl and has been published by Texas State Historical Assn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with History categories.
Description of the pivotal battle of the Texas Revolution, includes, maps, diagrams, and portraits.
The Last Battle Of The Civil War
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Author : Jeffrey Wm Hunt
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-01-01
The Last Battle Of The Civil War written by Jeffrey Wm Hunt and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with History categories.
This in-depth military history sheds new light on one of the most forgotten—yet most mythologized—battles of the Civil War. More than two months after Robert E. Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865, the New York Times reported a surprising piece of news. On May 12–13, the last battle of the Civil War had been fought at the southernmost tip of Texas, resulting in a Confederate victory. Although the Battle of Palmetto Ranch did nothing to change the war’s outcome, it added the final irony to a conflict replete with ironies, unexpected successes, and lost opportunities. In this book, Jeffrey Hunt draws on previously unstudied letters and court martial records to offer a full and accurate account of the battle of Palmetto Ranch. As he recreates the events of the fighting that pitted the United States’ 62nd Colored Troops and the 34th Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry against Texas cavalry and artillery battalions commanded by Colonel John S. “Rip” Ford, Hunt lays to rest many misconceptions about the battle. Hunt reveals that the Texans were fully aware of events in the East—and still willing to fight for Southern independence. He also demonstrates that, far from fleeing the battle in a panic as some have asserted, the African American troops played a vital role in preventing the Union defeat from becoming a rout.
Why Stop
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Author : Betty Dooley Awbrey
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2013
Why Stop written by Betty Dooley Awbrey and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
This guide to more than 2,500 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous and infamous Texans; origins of town, churches, and organizations; battles, skirmishes, and gunfights; and settlers, pioneers, Indians, and outlaws. This Sixth edition includes more than 100 new historical roadside markers with the actual inscriptions. With this book, travelers relive the tragedies and triumphs of Lone Star history.
Eighteen Minutes
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Author : Stephen L. Moore
language : en
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Release Date : 2003-11-10
Eighteen Minutes written by Stephen L. Moore and has been published by Taylor Trade Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-10 with History categories.
It was the decisive eighteen-minute Battle of San Jacinto where the famous words "Remember the Alamo!" were first shouted. In Eighteen Minutes, Stephen L. Moore describes the momentous battle that established the independent Lone Star Republic. Told largely through the eyes of the participants, the recollections included here are words from over 120 Texan and Mexican soldiers. The book follows General Sam Houston as he takes command of the Texas Volunteers to lead them to victory six weeks after the fall of the Alamo at San Jacinto, the town since known as the birthplace of Texas liberty. The battle and its aftermath are covered in great detail and include the capture of Santa Anna, the "Yellow Rose" controversy, and the death of a woman on the battlefield. Special features include rosters of all Texans involved in the battle, a list of casualties, and the details on other companies involved in the campaign. Eighteen Minutes is a comprehensive history of how revenge for the defeat of the Alamo was at last achieved.
The Battle Of The Alamo
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Author : Steven Otfinoski
language : en
Publisher: Tangled History
Release Date : 2019
The Battle Of The Alamo written by Steven Otfinoski and has been published by Tangled History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of twelve people who experienced an iconic moment of U.S. history - the Battle of the Alamo. In early 1836, a small group of Texas volunteer soldiers occupied the Alamo fort and withstood a 13-day siege by a massive Mexican Army force. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, What's Next? kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.
How Texas Won Her Freedom
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Author : Robert Penn Warren
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
How Texas Won Her Freedom written by Robert Penn Warren and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with San Jacinto, Battle of, Tex., 1836 categories.
The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on April 21, 1836, in present-day Harris County, Texas, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by General Sam Houston, the Texian Army engaged and defeated General Antonio López de Santa Anna's Mexican army in a fight that lasted just 18 minutes. About 630 of the Mexican soldiers were killed and 730 captured, while only nine Texans died. Santa Anna, the President of Mexico, was captured the following day and held as a prisoner of war. Three weeks later, he signed the peace treaty that dictated that the Mexican army leave the region, paving the way for the Republic of Texas to become an independent country. These treaties did not specifically recognize Texas as a sovereign nation, but stipulated that Santa Anna was to lobby for such recognition in Mexico City. Sam Houston became a national celebrity, and the Texans' rallying cries from events of the war, "Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!," became etched into Texan history and legend.--Wikipedia.
The U S Mexican War
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Author : Bud Hannings
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-06
The U S Mexican War written by Bud Hannings and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-06 with History categories.
The U.S.-Mexican War, also known as the Mexican-American War and the Mexican War, took place from 1846 to 1848, and was mainly about control of Texas. Mexico claimed this territory despite Texas having declared itself a republic years earlier, while the U.S. wished to annex Texas and make it the 28th state. The war was fought with no allies and was the first offensive war for the United States. This chronology focuses on the military actions of the war as well as the many Indian incursions before the war. The various campaigns, sieges and skirmishes in both the United States and Mexico, on both land and sea, are covered. Some of the heroes of this war also served in the War of 1812 and many rose to high military office during the Civil War. The contributions of the individuals who later became generals during the Civil War are also highlighted here.