siege, 1836

A biography of nineteenth-century frontiersman David Crockett, discussing his early life in Tennessee, his political career, and his role in the fight for the independence of Texas.

Presents information on the history of the Alamo, including the famous battle of 1836 that took place there, some of the men involved in that battle, and its significance in the struggle for Texas's independence from Mexico.

This book examines the events that led up to the terrible slaughter at the Alamo (1836) and tells how the siege has come to symbolize the American spirit of determination in the face of overwhelming odds with the rallying battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!".

An examination of the 1836 battle, including events which led up to it, the people involved, and the aftermath.

Surveys the life of the American frontiersman who became a member of Congress and died trying to defend the Alamo. Presented in English and Spanish.

A brief biography of the frontiersman and statesman from Tennessee who died at the Alamo.

Presents the account of the battle of the Alamo in 1836 between less than 200 Texas defenders and the armies of Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna told from the perspective of the Texians, Tejanos, and Mexicans who witnessed it.