By: Crystal Sasse Ragsdale

The story of the Battle of the Alamo was spread by women and children who were in the fort during the battle, but were spared as non-combatants.Their personal narratives are presented here.

Softcover, 128 pp.

A Personal Narrative of the Revolution

By: José Enrique de la Peña
Translated and edited by: Carmen Perry
With a new introduction by: James E. Crisp

This diary from an officer on Santa Anna's staff caused a great deal of controversy when it was first published in English in 1975, mainly because of its interpretation of Santa Anna's motives and because it contradicts other reports of the circumstances of David Crockett's death. Though some of de la Peña's assertions are still in doubt, his account is revealing nevertheless. This edition includes a previously unknown week of entries, and a new introduction by their discoverer, James E. Crisp.

Paperback, 248 pp.

By: Jean Flynn

A young person's biography of the colonel in command of the Alamo.

Softcover, 72 pp.

By: Archie McDonald
Illustrated by: Joe Peacock

Albert and his mother endure hardship when his father leaves home to defend Texas. Black and white illustrations.

Softcover, 96 pp.

By: Sherry Garland
Illustrated by: Ronald Himler

From a Payaya maiden in 1500 until a visitor today, people tell the importance of this place. Particular emphasis on the battle in 1836. Fully illustrated.

Hardcover, 40 pp.

By: James Rice

"Vaquero" is Spanish for "cowboy". In this fully illustrated bi-lingual book, Chi-Chi the chihuahua comments on the history of cattle herding in the Americas, from the arrival of the Spanish with their cattle to the rise of the American cowboy.

Hardcover, 32 pp.

The lives and fortunes of David Crockett, James Bowie and William Barret Travis

By: William C. DavisFrom the Publisher: Three Roads to the Alamo is the definitive book about the lives of David Crockett, James Bowie and William Barret Travis - the legendary frontiersmen and fighters who met their destiny at the Alamo in one of the most famous and tragic battles in American history - and about what really happened in the battle.

Softcover, 816 pp.

A Century of Frontier Defense

By: Walter Prescott Webb
Foreword: Lyndon B. Johnson

First published in 1935 and still a classic resource, blending historic records and first-hand accounts.

Softcover, 584 pp.

By: Rita Kerr

Thomas and Molly Bugbee brought their children Ted and Ethel to the Texas Panhandle in an eventful covered wagon journey, then settled down only to find even more adventures. Based on a true story. Black and white illustrations.

Hardcover, 96 pp.

Author: Grady Sspears with June Naylor
The Texas Cowboy Kitchen puts a modern twist on classic cowboy cuisine. This definitive cowboy cookbook features more than 100 recipes with flavors as big as Texas itself. Throughout are bits of history and lore about the legendary Chisholm Trail, archival Old West photos by renowned cowboy photographer Erwin E. Smith, and delicious dishes that reinvent cowboy cuisine. This modern roundup of rustic recipes includes mouth-watering appetizers, soups, salads, sauces, side dishes, meats, breads, beverages, and dessertsl Like their old-time counterparts, these dishes are satisfying and easy to prepare, and like the cowboy legends of the Old West, the hearty comfort foods in The Texas Cowboy Kitchen prove that greatness endures and the simple thins in life-like a fresh, warm Cheddar and Black Pepper Biscuit-are the best.

Softcover 228 pages.