From The Alamo To San Jacinto; Or The Grito

By Moncure Lyne

Book Overview

""From The Alamo To San Jacinto; Or The Grito: A Novel"" by Lyne Moncure is a historical fiction book that tells the story of the Texas Revolution. The novel follows the journey of a young Texan named Juan Segu������n, who fights for Texas independence against the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna. The story begins with the Battle of the Alamo and ends with the decisive victory of the Texans at the Battle of San Jacinto. The book provides a vivid description of the events leading up to the revolution, including the tensions between the Mexican government and the American settlers in Texas. It also explores the complex relationships between the different groups involved in the conflict, including the Tejanos (Mexican Texans) who fought alongside the Anglo-Texans. Throughout the novel, readers are introduced to a cast of characters who are both historical figures and fictional creations. The author uses their perspectives to explore the themes of identity, loyalty, and sacrifice. Overall, ""From The Alamo To San Jacinto; Or The Grito: A Novel"" is a gripping tale of courage and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Texas and the American Southwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163616885
• ISBN13: 9781163616888
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"