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Battlefields of Texas

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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.

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.

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.

An excellent book. I keep it in my gove department for my travels around Texas. An excellent reference book. Well done.