"Texas Rising"

[kepi]

It is a real shame the History Channel did not do a more accurate job with this series because it has so much potential. America has a rich history to draw upon and I fail to see why someone felt the need to alter Texas History so drastically. I suppose Hollywood loves stereotypes. Texans are always cowboys, southerners are always bigots, New Yorkers are always distant, blah, blah, blah.

 

[AndyHall]

I suppose Hollywood loves stereotypes.

John Ford taught me that all the Indian Wars were fought in Monument Valley.

 

[Nathanb1]

I am critical of movies but I watched the first two episodes not expecting it to be very accurate. This is the "Method of Operation" of the History Channel. I just watched and tried to enjoy it......

Can you recommend a great book(s) on the history of Texas, NB1?

Bill

They've been mentioned earlier.....for that period, Three Roads to the Alamo by Davis is my favorite. I'd trust anything recommended by Andy, Ms. Hale or James N. Graduation tonight and rushing frantically. Happy reading!

 

[AndyHall]

Walter Lord's A Time to Stand is more than 50 years old, but holds up pretty well and is a great read.

 

[Nathanb1]

Walter Lord's A Time to Stand is more than 50 years old, but holds up pretty well and is a great read.

Darn right. If I could think right, now, I could roll 'em off.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

They've been mentioned earlier.....for that period, Three Roads to the Alamo by Davis is my favorite. I'd trust anything recommended by Andy, Ms. Hale or James N. Graduation tonight and rushing frantically. Happy reading!

Thank you!!!

 

[Buckeye Bill]

Walter Lord's A Time to Stand is more than 50 years old, but holds up pretty well and is a great read.

Thank you!!!

 

[Buckeye Bill]

The siege might not have lasted thirteen days if Santa Anna had put his guns up on that mountain behind the chapel. ¡Pendejo!

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[unionblue]

I would never qualify because I have never been visited by an alien or have never seen a UFO.

hrobalabama,

Pity.

Are you sure you haven't experienced any 'lost time?'

Sincerely,
Unionblue

 

[James N.]

Thanks. I will check it out.

I've already mentioned William C. Davis' Three Roads to the Alamo for an in-depth look at the entire careers of Bowie, Crockett, and Travis, concentrating for about the final 1/3 on the Texas Revolution and the Alamo.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

I've already mentioned William C. Davis' Three Roads to the Alamo for an in-depth look at the entire careers of Bowie, Crockett, and Travis, concentrating for about the final 1/3 on the Texas Revolution and the Alamo.

Sorry.....

I missed your past post regarding Davis' book.

I will be ordering it soon.

 

[K Hale]

They've been mentioned earlier.....for that period, Three Roads to the Alamo by Davis is my favorite. I'd trust anything recommended by Andy, Ms. Hale or James N. Graduation tonight and rushing frantically. Happy reading!

I'll thoroughly second Three Roads. It's a tri-biography of Bowie (who takes up almost half the book), Travis, and Crockett. Naturally it ends at the Alamo. If what you want is an overview of the lead-up to the revolution, the Alamo, and aftermath (thus, more of the timeframe covered by "Texas Writhing"), Texian Iliad is a great read.

My phone does not want me to italicize....

 

[K Hale]

Walter Lord's A Time to Stand is more than 50 years old, but holds up pretty well and is a great read.

And in a similar vein but more up to date, Jack Edmondson's The Alamo Story gets 'er done.

 

[TerryB]

This is quickly becoming my favorite thread. Though many an ancestor went to Texas both before and after the ACW, I was only born there, so I appreciate Nate, Andy, et al giving us their unvarnished and highly informed critique. Makes me want to read the Davis book.

 

[James N.]

Sorry.....

I missed your past post regarding Davis' book.

I will be ordering it soon.

Be warned - it's tedious with voluminous end notes - well over 100 pages! - that you HAVE to read to get the full picture. Like K. Hale says, about half of it concerns Bowie, who emerges as a remarkable character ( read: shyster ) who could've easily taught Bernie Madoff a thing or two!

 

[K Hale]

Be warned - it's tedious with voluminous end notes - well over 100 pages! - that you HAVE to read to get the full picture. Like K. Hale says, about half of it concerns Bowie, who emerges as a remarkable character ( read: shyster ) who could've easily taught Bernie Madoff a thing or two!

Hey! He's my favorite. The most interesting of the three by far. And an honorable man in his way.

 

[K Hale]

Back to the series, a woman on Facebook was complaining that the characters weren't speaking with Texas accents.

Think about that for a second...

 

[James N.]

Hey! He's my favorite. The most interesting of the three by far. And an honorable man in his way.

And just what way is that!? Actually, I had to admire his gall, especially when he was trying to push his bogus Louisiana "Spanish land grant" claims. And it seems he fought a couple of respectable battles in Texas, one against Indians and another at Mission Concepcion near San Antonio against Santa Anna's brother-in-law General M. P. de Cos.

 

[K Hale]

And just what way is that!? Actually, I had to admire his gall, especially when he was trying to push his bogus Louisiana "Spanish land grant" claims. And it seems he fought a couple of respectable battles in Texas, one against Indians and another at Mission Concepcion near San Antonio against Santa Anna's brother-in-law General M. P. de Cos.

Cos was not Santa Anna's brother-in-law (ancient urban legend that's now way out of control) but yes, he did. Here is Bowie as described by his wife's cousin: "...a tall, well-made gentleman, of a very serious countenance, of few words, always to the point, and a warm friend. In his family he was affectionate, kind, and so acted as to secure the love and confidence of all." If you read first person accounts written by the people who knew him, almost all are positive.

 

[Nathanb1]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. They roped Santa Anna's courier! Of course! And that horse did a fairly good job of working the rope.



And that Joanna Troutman is a heck of a seamstress.

I am so confused. I take it back. It's not even a B Western. It's a mellerdramer.