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.

A Journal of Fashion History through Paper Dolls

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

Amanda's journal continues as she marries, raises chidren, and sees her husband off to first the Texas Revolution and then the Civil War. Paper dolls of Amanda and her family and outfits for them to wear are provided.

Paperback, 10 glossy cardstock pages

Author: John Beifuss
Illustrated by Peggy Turley
Ray, a curious armadillo, wonders how the moon can have so many shapes and why it sometimes disappears. He decides to find the answers by asking his desert animal friends. Each of Ray's friends has a fanciful explanation, but it isn't until Ray meets us with a wise old owl that the discovers that sometimes the truth is the most unbelievable explantion of all!
Also included in this enchanting story is an afterword that gives a brief explanation of the phases of the moon as well as a note about the role that the moon has played in legends around the world.
Softcover

By: Jan Brett

Bo, a young armadillo, mistakes Harmony Jean's new boots for a shiny red armadillo friend and spends the day following her around the rodeo, while his mother and brothers search for him. Beautiful full-color illustrations.

Softcover, 32 pp.

Author: Helen Ketteman
Illustrated by: Will Terry
A blue norther's a-blowing', and Miss Billie Armadilly is hankering to make a pot of chili! Only she needs to fix it all by herself because Tex the tarantula, Mackie the bluebird, and Taffy the horned toad are too busy to lend a hand. Well, she'll eat it all by herself, too! But then the smell of chili cooking in the cold night brings her friends one by one back to Miss Billie's door. What's a lady armadillo to do?

Soft cover

By: Mary Dodson Wade

Once, Texas was part of New Spain, but it had very few farms, ranches or towns. Moses Austin had a dream to start new settlements in Texas. When Moses fell ill and died, his son Stephen took up his father's dream and made it a reality. That is why Stephen Austin is known today as "the Father of Texas".

Softcover, 64 pp.

An interactive novel. You are 14-year-old Thomas Benton, an Arkansas farm boy determined to join the Texas Revolution. You choose which battalions you will join and which battles you will fight.

Softcover, 208 pp.

This is a 383 paper back book detailing with the interaction between the Anglos and Mexicans peoples of the times between 1836 and 1986 that led to the formation of the modern Texas that many know today.

Shortly before his fourteenth birthday, John Christopher Columbus Hill left home with his father and older brother to join the ill-fated 1842 Texas expedition to Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to end any question over owner ship of Texas. The story of John Hill's capture and subsequent adoption by President Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana is one of the most fascinating and curious to come out of this extraordinary episode in Texas history.

I'll Tell You a Tale is a garland of some of Frank Dobie's best writing, put together by Isabel Gaddis, one of his former students at the University of Texas. Although selected by Miss Gaddis, the tales included are those of the author himself liked best, and he even rewrote some of them especially for this anthology. Ben Carlton Mead has contributed 32 original line drawings to illustrate the stories.

The Texas Longhorn made more history that any other breed of cattle the world had ever known. These wiry, intractable beasts were themselves pioneers in a harsh land, moving elementally with drought, grass, Arctic blizzards, and burning winds. Their story is the bedrock on which the history of the cow country of America is founded.

A paper-back book consisting of 288 pages and written by H. Joaquin Jackson and David Wilkinson. This book is the memoir of one ranger's life in the modern era.

Whether you're hungry for down-home barbecue and Tex-Mex, or you want to try more exotic dishes such as Paella Valencia and Thai Pesto, Texas Highways has long been a trusted source for delicious recipes that reflect wide-ranging Lone Star tastes.

By: Alan C. Huffines
Illustrated by: Gary S. Zaboly
Foreward by: Stephen L. Hardin, Ph.D.

A truly fascinating read as well as a reliable reference book. The book gives sketches of the participants and day-by-day accounts of the sige of the Alamo. Each of the thirteen days is explained by a prologue by the author, followed by numerous first-hand eyewitness accounts. Several detailed and beautiful black and white woodcut illustrations and maps.

Softcover, 238 pp.

Book One of the Texas Adventure Series
Author: Margot Spiekermann

The boy's dog saw the strangers before anyone else in the village-washed up on shore after starving at sea. But the villagers who ran to help the bedraggled survivors didn't last long. Mysterious illness has ravaged the village, and left the boy alone with the shipwreck's only survivor. Full of hate, the boy is determined to make the sailor pay for bringing the sickness to his family. But is hatred enough to survive on in the unforgiving wilderness?

Soft cover 192 pages.

By: Nelda Patterson

A paper doll book portraying many of the outfits Clara Driscoll wore during her productive and eventful life. She led the struggle to preserve the Alamo for posterity, among many other accomplishments.

Softcover, 28 pp.

By: Members of the Texas Star Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Several hundred favorite home recipes from East Texas, arranged by category. Also includes household hints and historic pioneer recipes.

Softcover, 332 pp.

By: Tyler Beard
Photos: Jim Arndt

A small book, but packed with information and hundreds of color photos of finely crafted custom boots. An exuberant celebration of the art of bootmaking.

Softcover, 328 pp.

Text by G. Caviezel.
Illustrations by C. Mesturini
Howdy, Partner!
Do you dream about taking an adventure in the Wild West? Do you see yourself riding a horse and singing western ballads under the desert moon? Then this book is for you!

The United States, Mexico, and the Struggle over Texas

By: Richard Bruce Winders

With the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, U.S. territory suddenly adjoined Spain's New World colonies. Thus the stage was set for a protracted and ever-changing struggle, as New Spain became Mexico, Texas won its independence from Mexico and then joined the U.S., the U.S. fought Mexico and won territory, and Texas seceded from the U.S. to join the confederacy. This book is unusual in presenting these events as an on-going process. Black and white illustrations.

Softcover, 206 pp.

By: James Atkins Shackford
Edited by: John B. Shackford
Introduction by: Michael A. Lofaro

A comprehensive biography of Davy Crockett's whole life, from his birth on the frontier to his political career, to the Alamo. Gives many quotes from Mr. Crockett's letters and autobiography.

Softcover, 340 pp.

By: Robert Hollman

In this novel for young people, Addie, Dylan and Braden visit the Alamo and find a mystical Davy Crockett, who shows them his life and times.

Softcover, 158 pp.

Edición Espanola

Texto de: Stephen Ortman
Fotos de: Andrea Pistolesi

Una guia turística o libro de recuerdos con la historia de Tejas y el Álamo. Incluido estan muchas fotografías (viejas y nuevas).

Paperback, 64 pp.

By: Bill Groneman
Foreward by: Paul Andrew Hutton

From the publisher: Eyewitness to the Alamo is the actual account of the siege and Battle of the Alamo by those who were present during the attack.

Paperback, 288 pp.

Would you like to Ride With . . .

By: Jane Knapik

The life stories of ten real-life Texas ranchers.

Softcover, 96 pp.

By: Stephen Harrigan

A huge, riveting deeply imagined novel about the siege and fall of the Alamo in 1836, an event that formed the consciousness of Texas and that resonates through American history. The Gates of the Alamo follows the lives of three people whose fates become bound to the now-fabled Texas Fort. The Gates of the Alamo enfolds us in history, and through its remarkable and passionate storytelling allows us to participate at last in an American legend.

Softcover, 592 pp.

Author: Rita Kerr
The cry of Texas' freedom "Remember the Alamo" has echoed through the years. The legend of the heroic battle has been told and retold many times, many ways. This is the story of the only Anglo-American woman who was there. Susanna Dickinson lived those frightful thirteen days and saw the Texans go down one by one. Among those heroes was her husband, Almeron. Susanna's story is one of courage and strength. It was the message that she carried to General Sam Houston after the fall of the Alamo that fanned the flames of liberty in the hearts of Texas patriots and led to their victory at the battle of San Jacinto.
Softcover 63 pages.

and Other Missions in and Around San Antonio

By: Adina de Zavala
Edited by: Richard Flores

Originally published in 1917 by Adina de Zavala, this volume reconstructs the history of the Alamo going back to pre-colonial times. Its importance lies not only in its portrayal of Texas' history as a product of Native American Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-Anerican contributions, but also in its focus on the role of Texas women and Texas Mexicans in shaping the historical record.

Paperback, 215pp.

By: Lou Hudson

Explains when to drawl and when to twang. Pocket-sized for quick reference.

Softcover, 80 pp.

By: Mary Dodson Wade

Sam Houston was a man as large as the events in which he took part. From his early years among the Cherokees in Tennessee through the time he served as president, senator and governor of Texas, the Hero of San Jacinto was as colorful as the clothes he wore.

Paperback, 64 pp.

By: Sherry Garland

A young adult novel. A young soldier in Santa Anna's army becomes disillusioned with his leader and realizes his way in life.

Hardcover, 288 pp.

By: Jack Weatherford

Erudite, with both a broad sense of history and an immediate personal touch, this books shows a myriad of contributions from the natives of the New World to people of European heritage, and now to the whole world. The world's supply of food, gold and silver, clothing, medicines, and political philosophy have all been tranformed by the agriculture, mining, and governmental forms of Native Americans.

Softcover, 286 pp.

By: Betsy Warren

An illustrated guide to the cultures of several Texas Indian tribes for young readers.

Softcover, 48 pages

By: Marilyn Bennett

Twenty-eight true stories of historic and intriguing events that have happened in the Alamo city from the arrival of the Spanish friars until just a few years ago.

Softcover, 152 pp.

By: Jean Flynn
Illustrations by G. E. Buddy Mullan

A native of South Carolina, a lifelong friend of William Barrett Travis, and a "born rebel", Bonham became a hero of the Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo. When Travis wrote from Texas that "stirring times are afoot here" Bonham left behind his law practice in Alabama to serve in Texas, asking for neither pay nor land.

Softcover, 58 pp.

By: Robert Hollman

In this novel for young people, Jim Bowie's dog Gator recounts his memories of Jim's life and the Battle of the Alamo.

Softcover, 126 pp.

By Jean Flynn
A biography of the restless adventurer who made his reputation with a hunting knife, became a successful farmer and businessman, and died in the siege of the Alamo
Softcover 50 pages

By: Randy Roberts and James S. Olson

A long-overdue comprehensive biography of the actor who embodied the values of millions of Americans. Includes how John Wayne brought the classic Alamo film to life in by producing, directing, starring and never compromising his vision of the historic battle.

Softcover, 762 pp.

By: Robert Hollman

In this novel for young people, Juan Seguin's friend Pablo Gomez recounts his memories of Juan and the War for Texas Independence, including the battle of Bexar, the siege of the Alamo, and the Battle of San Jacinto.

Softcover, 126 pp.

Author Rita Kerr
Texas had many heroes during the struggle for independence from Mexico. Names like Travis, Crockett, Bowie, and Houston are well known to all because they are prominently mentioned in history books. But there were other Texans who performed heroic deeds during the fight for freedom. They are rarely mentioned. One of these heroes was Juan Nepomucena Seguin. This is his story
Softcover 52 pages.

Book two in the Texas Adventure Series
Author: Margot Spiekermann
Pure and simple, Katherine Abbott hates Texas. As far as she's concerned, it's the loneliest place on Earth. And when a stranger named Stephen Austin visits the family cabin, she's suspicious. After all, Austin spends his time with the Abbotts making all sorts of pie-in-the-sky promises-and when he leaves, it's on the back of Mr. Abbott's borrowed horse! Katherine's sure that Austin is playing her family for fools. In a story that winds throught horse-thieves and horned-toads, brush-fires and bogeymen, coaxing Katherine to warm up to her new home is a Texas-sized job!

Softcover 205 pages.

Aurthor: Stephanie Anderson
Killer Chili serves up the finest bowl-filling fare you can find, with sizzling recipes from fifty of North America's chili hotspots. Brimming with chefs' favorites-including a beer-laden chorizo sausage chili, a savory Cape cod seafood variety, a meatless southwestern vegetable chili, and a rosemary-flavored Tuscan version-this cookbook contains tried-and-true standbys, exotic new twists, and everything in between, all guaranteed to satiate your desire for a steamy helping of flavor.
With fresh new recipes, practical tips, and invaluable techniques from the professionals who know best, Killer Chili is sure to satisfy!

By: Matt Doeden
Illustrated by: Charles Barnett III and Phil Miller

La historia de la batalla famosa como un libro grafico.

Softcover, 32 pp.

By: Betsy Warren

For young readers. Explains the life style of Plains Indian families; how they built their homes, what they wore, and how they cooked. You may color the black and white drawings if you like.

Paperback, 28 pp.

By: Betsy Warren

A coloring book with information about the cultures of several Texas Indian tribes.

Softcover, 32 pages

By: Marjorie Kutchinski
Illustrated by: Elizabeth Witmer

Sam Houston's dog Liberty tells her adventures with her offspring, Justice and F'rall. during the Texas war for independence. Black and white illustrations.

Softcover, 152 pp.

By: William C. Davis

Presents the War for Texas Independence in the context of the many revolutions that swept through the Western Hemisphere as old empires crumbled and new nations arose. The narratives of the many notables in Texas are interwoven with social and political analysis.

Softcover, 376 pp.

The Pragmatic Idealist

By: Margaret Swett Henson

From the publisher: In Mexico Lorenzo de Zavala was a reformer striving to empower the middle class; in Texas, he sought economic stability and hoped to restore his political career. His early death defeated both plans. Some Mexican historians praise Zavala's efforts to create a republic in Mexico and to improve the conditions of the lower classes, but most see him as a traitor because he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. This study of Lorenzo de Zavala, the Yucatan-born signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the first vice president of the Republic of Texas will provide insight as to the forces that shaped this complicated man.

Hardcover, 146pp.

By: Scott Emerson
Illustrated by: Howard Post

William's magic boots can take him anywhere.

Softcover, 32 pp. 1994

By: Ben Durr with Anne Corwin

A novel based on the life of Emily Morgan, a beautiful woman of mixed race who inspired the song "The Yellow Rose of Texas" and may have been instrumental in helping Sam Houston win the battle of San Jacinto. Few facts are known, but this novel vividly imagines a complex, intelligent individual weighing her options in a world of harsh circumstances and divided loyalties.

Hardcover, 320 pp.

How a First Lady Changed America

By: Kathi Appelt
Illustrated by: Joy Fisher Hein

Wilflowers have played a major role throughout the life of the former first lady, bringing a comfort, joy, and beauty that she has worked to share with everyone. Fully illustrated.

Hardcover, 40 pp.

By: Richard Bruce Winders

An overview of the U.S. army during the Mexican-American war; the structure, leadership, soldiers, tactics, and logistics. Culminates with the lasting impressions and memories of Mexico and the war in the minds of the participants. Black and white illustrations.

Softcover, 304 pp.

By: Edward L. Miller
Foreword by: Archie P. McDonald

In 1835, Creole merchants in New Orleans organized the Committee on Texas Affairs to provide substantial support for Texians revolting against Santa Anna. They sent capital, loans, and two companies of armed men known as the New Orleans Greys to Texas. Though the Greys met a tragic fate at the Alamo and Goliad, the support of New Orleans may have been crucial to the outcome of the war.

Hardcover, 312 pp.

By: Rod Timanus

In November of 1835 David Crockett set out from his home in Tennesee to go to Texas. He was hoping to find opportunity and a better life for his wife and children, though his principles led him to sacrifice at the Alamo instead. The author retraced Crockett's final fateful journey 160 years later, and wrote this illustated volume-part biography, part tourist guide.

Softcover, 64 pp.

By: Susie Kelly Flatau and Lou Halsell Rodenberger

Texans have always had a way with words, and our ladies are no exception. A fun a thoughtful book, pocket-sized to carry along.

Softcover, 176 pp.

Memoirs of John Holland Jenkins

Edited by: John Holmes Jenkins III
Foreword: J. Frank Dobie

The memoirs of a Texas settler who served as a soldier under Sam Houston at age thirteen and went on to witness many historic events. Softcover, 37 pp.

By: John F. Whisler
Illustrated by: Samuel J. Ayers

Many fun facts about the Alamo, with activities from coloring to a board game to crafts and recipes.

Paperback, 24 pp.

Tragedy and Triumph in the Texas Revolution

By: Richard Bruce Winders

Shows the Battle of the Alamo within the framework of aspirations and alliances on both sides of the Texas Revolution. Differing goals among the leadership in Texas may have been the ultimate reason that the Alamo defenders received only a few reinforcements. Black and white illustrations.

Hardcover, 168 pp.

(edición espanola)

Texto: John W. Gilbert
Fotos: Andrea Pistolesi

Una guia turística o libro de recuerdos con muchas fotografías de color de la ciudad de San Antonio. Incluido estan el Alamo y las otras misiones espanolas, el Paseo del Rio, museos, el zoológico, y parques de diversión.

Softcover, 64 pp.

By: Luis Torres
Photography by: George H. H. Huey

Early in the 18th century, five Spanish missions were built along the San Antonio River. One, Mission San Antonio de Valero, later became the Alamo. The other four are now a National Historical Park. This beautifully illustrated volume tells the history of all five missions, with emphasis on the four that make up the National Historical Park.

Softcover, 48 pp.

By: Students of Gene Bourgeois and Jesus de la Teja, Department of History at Texas State University

A guidebook for visitors to the five Spanish Missions in San Antonio, including the Alamo, which was originally constructed as Mission San Antonio de Valero. Many photos and maps, both new and historic.

Softcover, 64 pp.

By: Paula Allen

A side-by-side comparison of vintage photos of San Antonio landmarks with contemporary photos. Included are the Alamo and several sites around Alamo Plaza, the spanish govenor's palace, the courthouse, the Japanese Tea Garden, and many more.

Hardcover, 144 pp.

(English Edition)

Text: John W. Gilbert
Photos: Andrea Pistolesi

A tourist guide/souvenir book with many color photos of San Antonio's major attractions, including the Alamo and the other Spanish missions, the Riverwalk, museums, the zoo, and theme parks.

Softcover, 64 pp.

The Retreat of the Mexican Army After San Jacinto, An Archeological Investigation

By: Greg J. Dimmick

Though the Battle of San Jacinto is often depicted as the final blow to Santa Anna's rule in Texas, what happened next may have been equally important. The retreating Mexican army found themselves bogged down in "El Mar del Lodo" (The Sea of Mud) in east Texas. In order to continue moving, they were forced to jettison wepons, ammunition and tools to lighten their loads, thus making it impossible to regroup. The author participated in an archeological expedition to recover artifacts from this retreat, and wrote this illustrated analysis of what was found.

Softcover, 380 pp.

The Second book 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: Donald E. Chipman

Modern Texas, like Mexico to the south, traces its beginning to sixteenth century encounters between Spaniards, Native American peoples, and a vast land unexplored by Europeans. Unlike Mexico, however, Texas eventually received the stamp of Anglo-American cultures, so that Spanish contributions to present-day Texas tend to be obscured or even unknown. In this pathfinding study, Donald E. Chipman draws on archival and secondary sources to write the story of Spain's three-hundred year presence and continuing influence in the land that has become Texas.

Paperback, 342 pp.

By Robert Hollmann. A book for young people. This story follows the adventures of Patty the rag doll and her very special friend, Susannah Dickinson. 112 pages.

By: Laurie Parker

Fun rhymes tell the glories of Texas letter by letter. Big colorful illustrations.

Hardcover, 32 pp.

By: Robert Maberry, Jr.

An explanation of how citizens of Texas have expressed their aspirations and loyalties by designing and making flags, from the Spanish colonial period through WWII. Includes flags of the Alamo. Fully illustrated.

Hardcover, 222 pp.

A Cultural Legacy

By: Terry G. Jordan

A thoughtful study of the memorial customs of several cultural groups in Texas as revealed by visits to traditional cemeteries throughout the state. 128 black & white photos.

Softcover, 160 pp.

As told to: Tweed Scott

If Texas could speak, what would it say? Surely, the voice of Texas is the voice of her people. Writer and radio personality Tweed Scott traveled 4,000 miles back and forth across this vast and varied state, collecting interviews from Texans about that their home state means to them. Black and white photos.

Softcover, 286 pp.

By: David Davis
Illustrated by: Sue Marshall Ward

Classic nursery rhymes retold with a Texas twist. Titles include "Cactus Jack Horner" and "There was an Old Cowgirl who Lived in a Boot". Fully illustrated.

Hardcover, 40 pp.

Ranching on the Last Frontier

Photos: June Redford Van Cleef Text: Bill Wright
Foreword: Elmer Kelton

June Redford Van Cleef shares her passion to record the vanishing lifestyle of west Texas ranchers with her friend Bill Wright, who recounts their travels west of the Pecos and interviews the subjects of June's captivating black and white photos.

Hardcover, 192 pp.

By: Charles Spurlin

When the United States annexed the republic of Texas, it also annexed the ongoing dispute with Mexico regarding the exact location of the Texas/Mexico border. This disagreement led to war, with Texas on the front lines.

Paperback, 312 pp.

By: David G. McComb

The story of Texas from pre-history to the present. The style is concise, but filled with both fact and feeling by explaining trends in terms of individual experience. 83 black & white photos.

Softcover, 198 pp.

A Military History of the Texas Revolution

By: Stephen L. Hardin
Illustrated by: Gary S. Zaboly

Award-winning comprehensive and balanced overview of the military tactics and strategies of the Texas Revolution; a thoughtful and engaging analysis of first-hand accounts.

Softcover, 373 pp.

By: John Myers Myers

A well-researched and clearly expressed account of the events leading to the Battle of the Alamo, the major participants, the battle itself, and how it contributed to Texan victory in the war.

Softcover, 240 pp.

English Edition

Text by: Stephen Ortman
Photos by: Andrea Pistolesi

A tourist guide or memory book with the history of Texas and the Alamo. Many vintage and new photographs, drawings, and paintings are included.

Paperback, 64 pp.

Heroes, Myths, and History

by Albert A. Nofi

Historian Albert A. Nofi searched for the truth behind the legends to provide this splendid chronicle of the events of the war, which lasted from September 1835 to April 1836. The Alamo and the Texas War for Independence offers a strategic and tactical analysis of the fighting, profiles the most prominent personalities of the war, and presents detailed maps of military movements.

Softcover, 230 pp.

By: Rita Kerr

The true story of a stray kitten who found a happy home at the Alamo. Black and white illustrations.

Softcover, 60 pp.

A History of San Antonio's Five Old Missions

By: Marion A. Habig, O. F. M.

In all of the Americas, only San Antonio has a cluster of five Spanish missions. They all form a chain along the river, with the northermost (now known as the Alamo) and southermost within only nine miles of each other. Each mission has its own distinct history. This book emphasizes the contributions of the Franciscan friars who established and served these missions.

Softcover, 308 pp.

Illustrated by: Greg Gongaware

Puzzles, games, pictures to color and pictures to draw.

Softcover, 40 pp.

Tejano Accounts and Perspectives

By: Timothy M. Matovina

A compilation of all known first-hand accounts of the Alamo battle and its aftermath from Tejanos (Texans of Mexican heritage). Includes accounts from Juan Seguin, who made sure that the ashes of the defenders were laid to rest, from several citizens of San Antonio, and from Enrique Esparza, who was present at the battle that claimed his father Gregorio. Black and white illustrations.

Softcover, 160 pp.

From Early History to Current Conflicts

By: J. R. Edmondson

This is the millenium's first book to thoroughly examine the famous "Shrine of Texas Liberty" from its origin as a Spanish New World mission to its modern status as an irreplaceable historical icon. "The Alamo Story" brings the people and the drama to life with a sense of vivid reality and details based on years of research. His passion for accuracy and his brilliant literary style create a new kind of history book.

Paperback, 454 pp.

By: George Nelson

An overview of the history of the Alamo, from its establishment as Mission San Antonio de Valero until the present, with emphasis on the changing physical layout of the Alamo compound. All of its historic phases are explained and illustrated.

Hardcover, 120 pp.

By: Jacinto Quirarte

A detailed illustrated study of the original art and architecture of the five Spanish missions in San Antonio (including San Antonio de Valero, which later became the Alamo) and the mission in Goliad.

Hardcover, 261 pp.

By: Matt Doeden
Illustrated by: Charles Barnett III and Phil Miller

The story of the famous battle in an accessible graphic style.

Softcover, 32 pp.

Arthur: Clinton L. Smith
This true narrative of the only know brothers to survive the hardships of captivity by hostile Indians is undistorted by contemporary historical interpretation and unfolds in diary-like fashion as if the author were speaking to you in person.
After describing the life of the author's Texas pioneer family, the story explodes with the gut wrenching incident of the Smith boys' capture, their induction and indoctrination into the Indian tribe and life and the purchase of one brother by Geronimo.
Thereafter follows an unforgettable insight into Indian life....and death, including Indian raids, battles, war dances and hunting adventures.

By: Margaret Cousins
Historical Consultant: Walter Prescott Webb
Illustrated by: Nicholas Eggenhofer

12-year-old Will Campbell follows his brother Buck and Davy Crockett to the Alamo. Although solidly rooted in history, this vivid novela takes many twists and turns. A page-turner.

Softcover, 192pp.

Author: Joan Walsh Anglund
Enter the world of one child's imagination and follow him on his exciting make-believe journey. This brave cowboy knows he has his work cut out for him. As he dresses for the Day's adventures, he remembers to put on his cowboy hat, his boots, and his two-holster belt-things he will need as he and his active imagination take on bandits, rattlesnakes, fair maidens, and whatever else might come his way. Stay with the brave cowboy from the beginning of his day until it's time for him to sleep and have sweet cowboy dreams.

Hardcover

By: John R. Knaggs
Foreward by: T. R. Fehrenbach

This epic novel of the Texas Revolution achieves a sense on balance through its two protagonists, Jason Gates, Sam Houston's courier, and Juan Calderon, one of Santa Anna's lieutenants.

Hardcover, 308 pp.

By: William R. Chemerka

A celebration of both the man and the legend. Includes a biographical sketch, a history of the books, television shows and movies about Crockett, and an alphabetically arranged list of interesting facts, and more.

Softcover, 224 pp.

By: James Michener

A fictional recounting of the historic battle of San Jacinto which pitted Sam Houston against Santa Anna. Michener makes history come alive in this engaging slice of Americana and Texas lore, a compelling testament to the precept that character is destiny.

Hardback, 224 pp.

By: Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrated by: Susan Guevara

Six traditional legends of miraculous events at Spanish Missions in Texas, including Mission San Antonio de Valero (later known as the Alamo).

Hardcover, 40 pp.

By: Marquis James

Pulitzer Prize winning biography shows the complexities of the general who won the surrender of Santa Ana and became the first president of the Republic of Texas.

Softcover, 527 pp.

To many Americans, the Alamo has become a symbol of a certain spirit, that of courage in the face of insurmountable odd. This book shows that courage in the face of insurmountable odds. This book shows that courage was indeed present when Texan rebels face the Mexican army. As the background to the conflict is detailed, however, questions arise. Was this a stand against oppression or an attempt to seize Mexican lands for the rapidly growing United States? Was it a fight for freedom or for the right to own slaves? The complexities of the situration are clearly presented here, together with lively portrayals of the central characters and of life in Texas at the moment of its independence. 48 pages, softcover book.

By: Betsy Warren

All about the history of Texas. You may color the black and white illustrations if you like.

Paperback

By: John Edward Weems
Illustrated by: Tom Jones

Texas from pre-history, when it lay uninhabited and half-submerged, through the arrival of the first inhabitants and on to the space age. Special emphasis on the Texas Revolution. Fully illustrated and readable.

Softcover, 220 pp.

By: Eliabeth Blakeley

Recipes for all the most popular dishes served in San Antonio, from appetizers to deserts. Includes guides to chiles and cheeses.

Softcover, 160 pp.

By: Robb Walsh

Over 100 classic recipes from old-time Tex-Mex restaurants. Includes background stories and photos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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: Jean Flynn

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

Softcover, 72 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: 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.