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by Thomas Ricks Lindley (Author)
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After 15 years of meticulous research, Thomas Ricks Lindley presents his masterpiece Alamo Traces. He dispels the abundance of myth and folklore surrounding the events that took place at the Alamo and focuses on describing a factual and honest account of the fight for independence. A critical examination of truth and fiction, coupled with a piece-by-piece dismantling of what we thought we knew, results in an extremely accurate description of this famed event in American history.

About the Author
Thomas Ricks Lindley is a former Army military policeman and criminal investigator. He has published numerous articles in The Alamo Journal, the publication of The Alamo Society. Currently working on a manuscript about the relationship between Sam Houston and Andrew Jackson, the author resides in Austin, Texas.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Republic of Texas; illustrated edition edition (September 25, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556229836
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556229831
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #334,771 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Alamo buffs, July 13, 2004
By T O'Brien (Chicago, Il United States) - See all my reviews
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Alamo Traces: New Evidence and New Conclusions is an excellent read that looks for the truth about the siege and fall of the Alamo, and on a bigger scale, the Texas Revolution. Author Thomas Ricks Lindley takes on many of the myths and legends that have become accepted as fact over the years. Did Sam Houston really want to blow up the Alamo? How many Mexican casualties were there? Did Colonel William Barrett Travis, commander of the Alamo garrison, really draw a line in the sand allowing Moses Rose to slip over the wall and escape before the final assault? In great detail, Lindley tries to prove many of these accepted truths as either true or false. Not everyone will agree with all of his conclusions, but it is a highly entertaining. Highly recommended for anyone trying to learn more about the famous siege and fall of the Alamo in 1836.

What makes this book interesting is the fact that there are so many unknown things about the battle of the Alamo in February and March of 1836. It is almost certain that we will never know for certain what transpired during those thirteen days. Was David Crockett executed or is it just something made up by Jose Enrique de la Pena? Everyone has their own opinions about what they believed happened during the siege and battle, and that is what makes it fun to read and discuss things just as Thomas Ricks Lindley has done with this book. Highly worthwhile book that will make you think twice about your knowledge of the Alamo.

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The truth shall set you free., July 28, 2003
By Donald Hoffman - History teacher (Nixon, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
I am impressed with the amount of primary sources researched for the writing of this book. Most books rely on secondary sources to a grest extent and fail to examine the accuracy of the primary accounts, but not Mr. Lindley. He got his information for this book "straight from the horses mouth". In some cases he even investigated the accuracy of the horse. It is not a book of shared opinions, but rather the evidence comes the first hand accounts of the individuals involved and the governmental records of this period of history. His exhaustive search of the governmental records is obvious. This tireless research of many years makes him uniquely different in this regard.
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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars New Evidence and New Conclusions concerning the Alamo, July 8, 2003
By Gary D. Davis (south Texas.) - See all my reviews
Mr. Lindley has obviously spent years at the State Archives
researching this book. The book contains 676 references, many
dating back to the 1830's. The list of references alone is well
worth the price of the text.

Without a doubt, some scholars are going to feel very uncomfortable since some of Mr. Lindley's conclusions do not agree with the accepted version we were taught in school. Especially since the author backs up his assertions with
documentation that dates back 160 years in some cases.

This book is a must for anyone with even a casual interest in
Texas history. We will certainly be hearing more about Mr. Lindley and his book Alamo Traces: New Evidence and New Conclusions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a great piece of investigation

Lindley has provided a major service to those interested in the Alamo and its principal characters. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dr. Kelly Nicholson

5.0 out of 5 stars Alamo Revisited
"Alamo Traces" is Lindley's effort to reexamine both old and new evidence to clear up some of the questions about the siege of Alamo. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ron Braithwaite

5.0 out of 5 stars Traces of honesty
Tom Lindley was interested in the truth ... his ernestness is obvious in his portrayal of the real facts about the Alamo and all the myths surrounding this historic period. Read more
Published 20 months ago by David Webb

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Lindley goes around several bends analyzing documents, but ultimately he does not have any real proof for his conclusions. Read more
Published on July 19, 2005 by R. Linn

2.0 out of 5 stars Little too do over nothing
The problem with Lindley's book is that he automatically dismisses one statement with another. Based on what? Read more
Published on May 24, 2004 by Coy M Prather

5.0 out of 5 stars "Alamo Traces" is a must read book!
Tom does a fantastic piece of research in cutting through all the revisionist lies and laying the plain honest truth on the table. Read more
Published on April 1, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Texas History Buffs
Thomas Ricks Lindley is the best kind of historian - a person whose passion is evident by the detail of his research. Read more
Published on March 26, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Alamo Seen Clearly!
This book goes beyond the usual scope of history books by shedding light into the dark corridors of the Alamo's past. Read more
Published on February 25, 2004 by Joe L. Blevins

5.0 out of 5 stars The Alamo Seen Clearly!
This book goes beyond the usual scope of history books by shedding light into the dark corridors of the Alamo's past. Read more
Published on February 25, 2004 by Joe L. Blevins

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