Texas Rising: The Epic True Story of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the

Description: Texas Rising by Stephen L. Moore Texas historian Stephen L. Moores Texas Rising, the official companion to the epic History Channel series of the same name, brings to life the violent Texas frontier and the Rangers heroic deeds during the Texas Revolution. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The official nonfiction companion to HISTORYs dramatic series Texas Rising (created by the same team that made the ratings record-breaker Hatfields & McCoys): a thrilling new narrative history of the Texas Revolution and the rise of the legendary Texas Rangers who patrolled the violent western frontierMarch 1836: The Republic of Texas, just weeks old, is already near collapse. William Barret Travis and his brave defenders of the Alamo in San Antonio have been slaughtered. Hundreds more Texan soldiers have surrendered at Goliad, only to be marched outside the fortress and executed by order of the ruthless Mexican general Santa Anna, a dictator denying Texans their freedom and liberty.General Sam Houston--a hard-drinking, hot-tempered opportunist--remains in command of a small band of volunteer colonists, mercenaries, and the newly organized Texas Rangers. They are the last hope for Texas to challenge the relentless advance of Santa Annas much larger Mexican Army--yet many of them curse Houston, enraged by his decision to retreat across Texas before the advancing enemy.The exhausted, outnumbered rebels will meet their destiny on an empty plain near the Gulf Coast next to the San Jacinto River--and make a stand that determines the fate of the young nation. "Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!" will be the battle cries, and the order of the day will echo Traviss at the Alamo: Victory or death.Acclaimed Texas historian Stephen L. Moores new narrative history tells the full, thrilling story of the Texas Revolution from its humble beginnings to its dramatic conclusion, and reveals the contributions of the fabled Texas Rangers--both during the revolution and in the frontier Indian wars that followed. Back Cover The official nonfiction companion to Historys dramatic series Texas Rising Author Biography Stephen L. Moore, a sixth-generation Texan, graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is the author of multiple books on World War II and Texas history, including the critically acclaimed Eighteen Minutes: The Battle of San Jacinto and the Texas Independence Campaign; the four-volume Savage Frontier series on the early Texas Rangers and Texas Indian Wars; and Taming Texas, a biography of his great-great-great-grandfather William T. Sadler, who was one of the first Texas Ranger captains in the 1830s. Steve lives north of Dallas in Lantana, Texas, with his wife, Cindy, and their three children. Review "With a wonderful eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, Stephen L. Moore has provided an action-packed ride with the early Texas Rangers through the violent Republic years. ... He is one of the best writers working today." -- James M. Scott, author of Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid That Avenged Pearl Harbor"A page-turner. ... Moore has combined excellent research with perceptive analysis and a compelling narrative to bring to life the people and events of one of the most heroic episodes in American history." -- Thom Hatch, Spur Award-winning author of The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"Stephen L. Moores vivid portrayal of this tumultuous period helps bridge the gulf between fact and fiction in Texas Rangers history." -- Jody Edward Ginn, PhD, historian, former Texas Rangers Association"Entertaining. ... Any western history buff or those who wish to learn more about the formative days of Texas will find this a fascinating read." -- The Californian"A lively account of the battles of the Texas Revolution against Mexico in the 1830s and subsequent fighting against native tribes residing in the region. ... Colorful. ... [A] fast-moving narrative." -- Library JournalA MAIN SELECTION OF THE HISTORY BOOK CLUB -- * Review Quote "With a wonderful eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, Stephen L. Moore has provided an action-packed ride with the early Texas Rangers through the violent Republic years. ... He is one of the best writers working today." -- James M. Scott, author of Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid That Avenged Pearl Harbor "A page-turner. ... Moore has combined excellent research with perceptive analysis and a compelling narrative to bring to life the people and events of one of the most heroic episodes in American history." -- Thom Hatch, Spur Award-winning author of The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid "Stephen L. Moores vivid portrayal of this tumultuous period helps bridge the gulf between fact and fiction in Texas Rangers history." -- Jody Edward Ginn, PhD, historian, former Texas Rangers Association "Entertaining. ... Any western history buff or those who wish to learn more about the formative days of Texas will find this a fascinating read." -- The Californian "A lively account of the battles of the Texas Revolution against Mexico in the 1830s and subsequent fighting against native tribes residing in the region. ... Colorful. ... [A] fast-moving narrative." -- Library Journal A MAIN SELECTION OF THE HISTORY BOOK CLUB -- * Details ISBN0062394312 Author Stephen L. Moore Short Title TEXAS RISING Language English ISBN-10 0062394312 ISBN-13 9780062394316 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 976.404 Residence Flower Mound D, TX, US Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-07-26 Subtitle The Epic True Story of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the Texas Rangers, 1836-1846 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2016-07-26 NZ Release Date 2016-07-26 US Release Date 2016-07-26 UK Release Date 2016-07-26 Pages 416 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Audience General Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98595562;

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