siege, 1836

From the 1500s to the present, different voices and perspectives of men and women--Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Texan, and American--recount the history of the Alamo and its region.

Naturalist Edmund McGowan, and widowed innkeeper Mary Mott find themselves drawn to each other as they travel together in pursuit of Mary's sixteen-year-old son Terrell, whose first shattering experience with love has led him to war.

An overview of the history of the struggle between the Texas settlers and Mexico's General Santa Anna for control of Texas, with a detailed description of the 1836 siege of the Alamo.

Chronicles Davy Crockett's battle against General Santa Anna and his men at the Alamo and describes the showdown's legacy, providing color illustrations, a glossary, and a discussion of primary sources.

In graphic novel format, provides both factual and legendary information about the life of frontiersman Jim Bowie, who spent much of his young adult life engaged in illegal pursuits. Bowie died a legend and a hero, however, after joining Texas' fight against Mexico and dying while helping to defend the Alamo in 1836.

The author travels across the United States tracing the life of Davy Crockett.

Offers an account, in graphic novel format, of the Battle of the Alamo. Includes a time line, a map, and a glossary.

Examines the Battle of the Alamo, and details the true events that took place in San Antonio in 1836, and discusses how the Texans formed their own army to fight against the Mexican Army, the final battle on March 6th, the involvement and death of Davy Crockett, and other related topics.

Chronicles the events surrounding the battle at the Alamo in 1836 and explains why it was a key turning point in American history.

While traveling across the Texas countryside, fifteen-year-old Cal and his mother spy thousands of Mexican soldiers approaching, but when they reach the safest place that they can find--the Alamo--Cal worries that such a small group of soldiers will not be able to fight off an entire army.