This work is an in-depth review of the long and complex story of this intriguing site. Over 100 old maps and pictures, along with a review of 300 years of historical records from various archives provide the reader with vivid eyewitness accounts of how the Alamo looked and evolved, together with the rich human history that has taken place there. Included in the book are six color birds-eye views by the author.
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If a picture is worth a thousand words...,
By Texas Bob (Katy, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Alamo: An Illustrated History (Paperback)
If a picture is worth a thousand words then George Nelson's "The Alamo: An Illustrated History" is worth many times that. Through much research Mr. Nelson gives you a birds eye view of the Alamo grounds through the ages with his drawings. Actually I like his drawings better than the historical drawings and photographs used in the later part of the book. Its a great book just to carry around the Alamo grounds as you try to imagine what it was really like in past times. I recently met Mr. Nelson at the Alamo gift shop. He was holding court, signing books and telling tales of Texas. Filling all the tourist with the "real" story of the Texas Revolution. He was sincere, knowledgeable, and seemed to really enjoy interacting with the crowd.
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Nelson succeeds where many literary works fail.,
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This review is from: The Alamo: An Illustrated History (Paperback)
"George Nelson has chosen to catalog in a chronological fashion events associated with the building of the Alamo and its geographical setting from prehistoric times to last year. . . the images speak to us and tell us of the changes endured by the most well-known building in Texas. . . (Nelson's) reconstructions add immeasurably to the reading of the public's understanding of 'What was a mission?' . . . He suceeds where many literary works fail. . . "
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A useful and beautiful piece of work.,
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This review is from: The Alamo: An Illustrated History (Paperback)
This is both a useful and beautiful piece of work.It is now the most frequently recommended books on the Alamo by the San Antonio Public Library.
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