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Book Synopsis Fort McKavett by : Clifford Caldwell
Download or read book Fort McKavett written by Clifford Caldwell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Hill Country is rich with history. In recent years revisionist historians have only written about a select few aspects of the region, apparently preferring to overlook the fact that outlaws, lawmen, Indians, horse soldiers and Spanish explorers crisscrossed the San Saba River and Menard County area for hundreds of years. True enough, the quaint shops and bistros, the music festivals, wildflowers, and the pleasing climate may be the attraction today but the area was home to Paleo-Indians 10,000 years ago. Spaniards trekked through the region in 1753, finding promise of gold and silver in the surrounding hills. Early Texas pioneers ultimately carved out a frontier settlement here, only to be menaced by hostile Comanche Indians, reluctant to release their hold on the region. Fort McKavett, the lonely outpost on the San Saba, played a vital part in the settlement of this area and in the rich military history of Texas. Join the author in rediscovering the fort, and Menard County.
Book Synopsis Great Plains Forts by : Jay H Buckley
Download or read book Great Plains Forts written by Jay H Buckley and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Willard Bethurem Robinson Publisher :Urbana : Published for the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art, Fort Worth, by the University of Illinois Press ISBN 13 : Total Pages :252 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis American Forts--architectural Form and Function by : Willard Bethurem Robinson
Download or read book American Forts--architectural Form and Function written by Willard Bethurem Robinson and published by Urbana : Published for the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art, Fort Worth, by the University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1977 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bogen omhandler bredt befæstningsanlæg i det nuværende USA fra det sekstende til det nittende århundrede. Den har fire hovedkapitler: 1) Kolonitidens fæstninger, 2) fæstninger fra krigene med England og Spanien i slutningen af det attende og begyndelsen af det nittende århundrede, 3) systemet af permanente fæstningsanlæg op til efter Borgerkrigen og 4) de forter der blev opført i forbindelse med at USA flyttede sine grænser mod vest og mod syd. Det er godt illustreret værk, der er forsynet med noter, ordforklaringer (ill.), bibliografi og index.
Book Synopsis Frontier Forts of Texas by : Bill O'Neal
Download or read book Frontier Forts of Texas written by Bill O'Neal and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its vast size and long frontier period, Texas was the scene of more combat events between Native American warriors and Anglo soldiers and settlers than any other state or territory. The US Army, therefore, erected more military outposts in Texas, a tradition begun by Spanish soldados and their presidios. Settlers built blockhouses and even stockades, the most famous of which was Parker's Fort, the site of an infamous massacre in 1836. Successive north to south lines of Army forts attempted to screen westward-moving settlers from war parties, while border posts stretched along the Rio Grande from Fort Brown on the Gulf of Mexico to Fort Bliss at El Paso del Norte. Texas was the site of the first US Cavalry regiment employed against horseback warriors, as well as the experimental US Camel Corps. From Robert E. Lee to Albert Sidney Johnston to Ranald Mackenzie, the Army's finest officers served out of Texas forts, and 61 Medals of Honor were earned by soldiers campaigning in the Lone Star State.
Book Synopsis The National Register of Historic Places by :
Download or read book The National Register of Historic Places written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Texas: A History by : Joe Bertram Frantz
Download or read book Texas: A History written by Joe Bertram Frantz and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1984-05-17 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas is blood and violence, right? It is cowboys and longhorns, the Alamo and the Astrodome, wheeling and dealing and bragging, right? Right. And also wrong, says the author of this book, Joe B. Frantz. This is the story of how a myth began, with the Texas Revolution against Mexico, cattle drives, and "hyperactive" Texas Rangers, and became embodied in larger-than-life figures, from Sam Houston to "Speaker Sam" Rayburn, from the explorer La Salle to L. B. J. It is also the story of a state larger than its myth, a Confederate state that contained enclaves of pro-Union German-Americans, a football-loving state that produced musicians of the sensitivity of Scott Joplin and Van Cliburn, a western state that also is Southern, Mexican, and Spanish in its influences.
Author :United States. Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation. Division of Grants Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :268 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Historic Preservation by : United States. Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation. Division of Grants
Download or read book Historic Preservation written by United States. Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation. Division of Grants and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ghost Towns of Texas by : T. Lindsay Baker
Download or read book Ghost Towns of Texas written by T. Lindsay Baker and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The indefatigable T. Lindsay Baker has now turned his enormous mental and physical energies to the subject and has brought to view - if not to life -eighty-six Texas ghost towns for the reader's pleasure. Baker lists three criteria for inclusion: tangible remains, public access, and statewide coverage. In each case Baker comments about the town's founding, its former significance, and the reasons for its decline. There are maps and instructions for reaching each site and numerous photographs showing the past and present status of each. The contemporary photos were taken, in most instances, by Baker himself, who proves as adept a photographer as he is researcher and writer....Baker has done his work thoroughly and well, within limits imposed by necessity. He obviously had fun in the process and it shows in his prose."---New Mexico Historical Review
Book Synopsis Fort Concho: Its Why and Wherefore by : James N. Gregory
Download or read book Fort Concho: Its Why and Wherefore written by James N. Gregory and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Fort Concho: Its Why and Wherefore' by James N. Gregory, readers are taken on a journey through the history and significance of this iconic fort in Texas. Gregory's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing detailed insights into the purpose and location of Fort Concho during the 19th century. His meticulous research and thorough examination of primary sources make this book a valuable contribution to the study of frontier forts in America. The book is a blend of historical analysis and narrative storytelling, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of the American West. Gregory expertly contextualizes Fort Concho within the broader historical context of westward expansion and military strategy, shedding new light on its role in shaping the region. Through his vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling, Gregory brings the fort to life in a way that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. 'Fort Concho: Its Why and Wherefore' is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the history of the American frontier and the forts that played a crucial role in its development.
Book Synopsis Rangers & Sovereignty - The True Story of the Criminal Pursuits, Campaigns and Battles of Texas Rangers in 19th Century by : Daniel W. Roberts
Download or read book Rangers & Sovereignty - The True Story of the Criminal Pursuits, Campaigns and Battles of Texas Rangers in 19th Century written by Daniel W. Roberts and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rangers and Sovereignty is an autobiography written by Captain Dan W. Roberts. It brings the exciting tale of his service as a Texas Ranger. Roberts describes in detail the battles that the Rangers fought in, the different criminals they dealt with, and some of the events in their own lives. Contents: The Deer Creek Fight Packsaddle Mountain Fight Enlistment and First Scout Fugitive List Lost Valley Fight With Forces Even "The Wind Up" Third Saline Fight Moved Camp to Las Moras The Staked Plains Fight Viewing Out A Road Capt Roberts Married The Mason County War Rio Grande Campaign On the March Fort Davis Scout The Potter Scout—1880 Waiting on the Courts Pegleg Stage Robbing—1880 Stealing Saddles Cattle Stealing Mavericks The Killing of Sam Bass Considering Results Fence Cutters Horrel War The Old Texas Rangers Interesting Letters Adios Rangers Old Spanish Fort Old San Antonio Road A New Texas
Book Synopsis Early San Angelo by : Virginia Noelke
Download or read book Early San Angelo written by Virginia Noelke and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon after the Civil War, the city of San Angelo developed around Fort Concho. The mission of this western fort was to protect transportation routes, travelers, and settlers as they moved into territory claimed by Native Americans; and the mission of San Angelo was to make money by providing goods that the military personnel wanted and needed. After Fort Concho created peace in West Texas, it ceased operations. By 1889, however, San Angelo had plenty of dedicated citizens who would create an important western city on the banks of the Concho River. Agriculture was the basis of the economy in early San Angelo, which became a financial and marketing center for a wide region of West Texas. This book presents fascinating photographs that highlight the early history of a frontier town. The story ends in the late 1920s, when the discovery of oil changed the area dramatically.
Book Synopsis Southern and Western Texas Guide for 1878 by : James L. Rock
Download or read book Southern and Western Texas Guide for 1878 written by James L. Rock and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains information on the topography, climate, soil, productions, rain-fall, temperature water supply, amount of timbered and prairie lands, educational advantages and prospects, religious privileges, character of people, an other valuable and interesting facts connected with Texas.
Book Synopsis Fun with the Family Texas by : Sharry Buckner
Download or read book Fun with the Family Texas written by Sharry Buckner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-12-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun with the Family Texas leads the way to historical attractions, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more.
Book Synopsis Lone Star Travel Guide to Texas Parks and Campgrounds by : George Oxford Miller
Download or read book Lone Star Travel Guide to Texas Parks and Campgrounds written by George Oxford Miller and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2009-05-16 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date guidebook perfect for campers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, bird watchers, nature photographers and just about anyone else who enjoys the outdoors.
Book Synopsis Soldier and Brave by : United States. National Park Service
Download or read book Soldier and Brave written by United States. National Park Service and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Texas, a Guide to the Lone Star State by : Best Books on
Download or read book Texas, a Guide to the Lone Star State written by Best Books on and published by Best Books on. This book was released on 1940 with total page 835 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Texas Haunted Forts by : Elaine Coleman
Download or read book Texas Haunted Forts written by Elaine Coleman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forts of Texas, once teeming with soldiers, settlers and Native Americans, today stand like silent sentinels, abandoned to the ravages of sun, wind, and time. Their legends and stories are ghostly reminders of a past steeped in violence and tragic loss. Tales of Indians wrapped in buffalo robes and a ghostly lady delivering white roses to an officer's desk are woven with historical facts, placing the reader in the midst of the action. Photographs of these historic places send the reader back in time as haunted souls of long-lost legends fill the pages.
