Uniforms of the Republic of Texas: And the Men That Wore Them, 1836-1846 [Paperback]

Bruce Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999

Only Texas, of all the states, can boast of a heritage that includes the army and navy of an independent nation. Throughout the ten turbulent years of Texas independence its military was engaged in constant warfare against enemies within and without. Its regulars were backed up by a militia described as "the most formidable, for their numbers, in the world." Contrary to the image projected by Hollywood and most historians, even in Texas, they were smartly uniformed and equipped with the latest in weaponry. What did these long-forgotten uniforms look like? Texas insignia and flags? Writer-artist-historian Bruce Marshall has discovered the answers in archives in Texas and Mexico, in old diaries and letters and sketches by those who wore or saw them. With his internationally-honored art he has recreated the uniforms in twenty-six full color illustrations, supplemented by fourteen photographs including the only two known of uniformed officers of the Texas army and navy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764306820
• ISBN-13: 978-0764306822
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #856,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book to Help Us Understand the Texans, July 24, 2001

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B. Goldstein (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniforms of the Republic of Texas: And the Men That Wore Them, 1836-1846 (Paperback)

This book is pictorially and historically a masterpiece at depicting the uniforms of the Texas Republic even though it only existed as an independent nation for ten years. It helps us in the North to better understand the fraternity and even occasional superciliousness of Texans and why the Presidents Bush emulate and claim them. The pictures in this book are a treat to the eyes of those who enjoy the military history of other countries.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Uniforms of the Republic of Texas, January 16, 2001

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Peter Stines (Anahuac, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniforms of the Republic of Texas: And the Men That Wore Them, 1836-1846 (Paperback)

The documentation provided was good, but the plates were a bit disappointing. I would have liked more detailed views, but this is a subject that is extremely difficult to pursue and often the information simply does not exist. The uniforms of this period were often gaudy and impractical, but oddly enough the Republic was able to buy the most up-to-date weapons and equipment. The image of the buckskin clad, fur capped backwoodsman is a myth when it comes to the Texas Republic. As time marches on, hopefully more information will surface. For students of this period, I would recommend this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Texans and Texophiles, March 12, 2002

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Donna Jackson (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniforms of the Republic of Texas: And the Men That Wore Them, 1836-1846 (Paperback)

Sir Bruce Marshall has provided a significant historical service to the followers of Texas, Texans and those who follow them with the publication of this tome of authenticity. Never before has there been available to historians a reference of the many impressive uniforms worn by the various military services of the nation of Texas. In the short ten year life of that republic, its admirable uniforms are only a representation of its many accomplishments before signing its treaty of annexation with the federal government. The fact that Marshall both edited and illustrated the book personally only adds to its impressiveness.