From
Sail To Steam
Four
Centuries of Texas Maritime History, 1500-1900
Author: Richard
V. Francaviglia
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(cloth)
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The
Gulf Coast has been a principal place of entry into Texas ever since
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda explored these shores in 1519. Yet, nearly five
hundred years later, the maritime history of Texas remains largely
untold. In this book, Richard V. Francaviglia offers a comprehensive
overview of Texas' merchant and military marine history, drawn from his
own extensive collection of maritime history materials, as well as from
research in libraries and museums around the country. Based on recent
discoveries in nautical archaeology, Francaviglia tells the stories of
the Spanish flotilla that wrecked off Padre Island in 1554 and of La
Salle's flagship Belle, which sank in 1687. He explores the role of the
Texas Navy in the Texas Revolution of 1835-1836 and during the years of
the Texas Republic and also describes the Civil War battles at Galveston
and Sabine Pass. Finally, he recounts major developments of the
nineteenth century, concluding with the disastrous Galveston Hurricane
in 1900. More than one hundred illustrations, many never before
published, complement the text.
The
Gringo Manual
Author: José
Angel Gutiérrez
Price: $10.00
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How Gringos Hold Onto Power.--
A Gringo Manual explains 141 "tricks" the
gringo uses to cheat and defeat Chicanos. In short, clear
descriptions you learn how the gringo will try to stop a Chicano who
demands his rights. How and why do the growers exploit Chicano
migrants? How do public bodies cheat the Chicano out of time on
agendas? Why do Chicanos seldom get elected to office? How
do you get a grant for community services?
History
and Legends of the Alamo
and Other Missions in and Around the Alamo
Author: Adina
de Zavála
Price: $12.95 (softcover) $34.95
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Originally
published in 1917 by Adina de Zavála, this volume reconstructs the
history of the Alamo back to pre-colonial times. Its importance lies not
only in its portrayal of Texas' history as a product of Native American,
Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American contributions, but also in its focus
on the role of Texas women and Texas Mexicans in shaping the historical
record. At a time when Texas Mexican women held little influence, de
Zavála attempted to rewrite the way Texas history was written and
constructed. This literary milestone, recipient of the San Antonio
Conservation Society's annual book award, includes historical maps,
plates, diary accounts and other records.
From
Sail To Steam
Four
Centuries of Texas Maritime History, 1500-1900
History
and Legends of the Alamo
and Other Missions in and Around the Alamo