The Blood of Heroes The 13 Day Struggle for the Alamo – and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation

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pp. 500, b/w illustrations,sketch maps, SIGNED by the author with a lengthy inscription, “On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry “Remember the Alamo!” and eventual triumph.”

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ISBN 0316053740
ISBN13 9780316053747
Published Date 2012
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
Edition First Edition
Inscription Signed by the Author
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pp. 500, b/w illustrations,sketch maps, SIGNED by the author with a lengthy inscription, “On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry “Remember the Alamo!” and eventual triumph.”

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Weight 0.85 kg