Battlefields of Texas [Paperback]

Bill Groneman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 1998

Texas is a blend of many cultures and identities. "Such a blend does not come easily, however. When a land as great and rich as Texas changes hands so many times, it does not do so peacefully." Texas has been the site of numerous battles; Adobe Walls, Blanco Canyon, Gonzales, Salado, San Jacinto, the Alamo, Palo Duro Canyon, and Rattlesnake Springs are just a few of the many historical sites examined in Battlefields of Texas. Vivid descriptions of the fields of battle, individual profiles of the participants, and retrospective analysis of each battle make this book an excellent reference for Texas and military historians alike. Maps of some of the battlefields and historical photos are included in this unique collection of Texas history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; 1St Edition edition (January 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556225717
• ISBN-13: 978-1556225710
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,320,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Fighting For!, March 22, 2004

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Scott Bell (Jacksonville, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Battlefields of Texas (Paperback)

This is a history book and battlefield guide. The book list all known battles, raids, skirmishes and some not known in Texas from the Spanish exploration and settlement period to U.S. Cavalry fights with Indians in 1880. The author admits this might not be an all inclusive listing but it will meet most requirements of Texas Battlefield pursuance.
A description of each action, known location and historical markers cover the listings. Overview maps of the actions are included in the book but a person would have to check other maps elsewhere for details on some of the locations.
Also, included is an informative and interesting section describing some of the leaders participating in these actions.
I will drive clear across Texas just to see and read a historical marker setting in a cow pasture. Does this sound like you? This is an excellent book to learn something about battles in Texas. It is also an excellent guide to get you headed in the right location.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Battlefields of Texas, September 8, 2005

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Hershell L. Hanks "downhillrunner" (Garland, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battlefields of Texas (Paperback)

I did not know that there were so many conflicts that occurred when Texas was trying to become independent of Mexico. These stories are tremendous and interesting and informative.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read History, March 31, 2011

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Barney Dale "Barney" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Battlefields of Texas (Paperback)

This is a fantastic bit of history for the state of Texas. Any Texan or history buff will enjoy it thoroughly, from Indian wars through the Civil War. This particular author is a proponent of factual data in all of his publications, thus insuring historical accuracy. I discovered that one of my distant relatives was in two of the battles described therein, thus making it even more pertinent. I sent a copy to one of my grandsons who also enjoys history.