By: Lon Tinkle

The siege of the Alamo last for thirteen days. This book is arranged into thirteen chapters, one for each of those days. In each chapter, one defender or soon-to-be survivor inside the Alamo recalls the events leading him or her to this fateful juncture. Chapters focus on William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett, among others.

Softcover, 262 pp

By: David Crockett
Introduction by: Paul Andrew Hutton

Before he ever set foot in Texas, Davy Crockett was a legend in his own time. After an unauthorized biography became a best seller, the subject thought it best to tell his own story to set the record straight. A long introduction by Phillip Andrew Hutton completes the story.

Softcover, lvii, 211 pp

By: David A. Adler
Illustrated by: John and Alexandra Wallner

A fully illustrated story of a famous American frontiersman, statesman, storyteller and hero.

Softcover, 32 pp.

Presented by The Daughters of the Republic of Texas District VIII
This collection of recipes and household hints of our foremothers compiled by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas tells it like it was. You not only cook by it, but get a history lesson and a stretch of the imagination in the process. Every page brings a smile and respect for the pioneer woman.

By: Walter Lord

In preparing to write this seminal work, Walter Lord went to the source-diaries and letters, as well as official accounts. He brings to life many of the defenders and the attackers, both those who are already well-known and those who history has previously overlooked. Many other writers turn to this book when researching their own projects.

Paperback, 271 pp.

From the Pages of The Alamo Journal

Edited by: William R. Chemerka

Selected articles from the offical publication of the Alamo Society investigate the deaths of Col. Travis and David Crockett at the Alamo, the goals and strategies of the defenders, the Mexican soldiers lost, and the life of Jim Bowie in Bexar.

Softcover, 172 pp.

A Geneology: The People and Their Words

By: Bill Groneman

A chronical of the more than 200 people who took refuge in the Alamo during the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution. Important reference for all Alamo buffs. Personal accounts, notes, bibliography, sketches and photos.

Paperback, 185 pp.

Bicentennial project of: Alamo DAR Chapter, O'Shavano DAR Chapter and San Antonio de Bexar DAR Chapter

A list of Alamo defenders, their ranks, their personal backgrounds, and their family histories.

Softcover, 88 pp.

By: Thomas Ricks Lindley
Foreward by: Stephen Harrigan

Written by a trained detective, this exhaustive analysis of early source documents regarding the Alamo yields some unexpected conclusions. Black and white illustrations.

Softcover, 406 pp.

A Journal of Fashion History through Paper Dolls

By: Betty J. Mills
Illustrations by: L. C. Ross

Amanda's journal recounts how she goes to Texas in a covered wagon with her parents, builds a log cabin, and meets a handsome neighbor. Paper dolls of Amanda and her beau and outfits for them to wear are provided.

Paperback, 10 glossy cardstock pages.