Contrary to legend, we now know that the defenders of the Alamo in the war for Texas independence were killed in a predawn attack, forcing a wild melee inside the fort before many of its defenders had even awoken. Tucker examines the prelude to the conflict, reveals that many of…
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Peter Ellis Bean, a fairly minor but fascinating character, cast unexpected light on conflicts, famous characters, and events from the time of Mexican rule through the years of the Texas Republic.
Peter Ellis Bean, a fairly minor but fascinating character, cast unexpected light on conflicts, famous characters, and events from the time of Mexican rule through the years of the Texas Republic.
California would be a different place today without the imprint of Spanish culture and the legacy of Indian civilization. The colonial Spanish missions that dot the coast and foothills between Sonoma and San Diego are relics of a past that transformed California's landscape and …
