History of the Alamo and of the Local Franciscan Missions
Entry/Object ID
L1993.8.35A
Description
"The alamo - Cradle of Texas liberty and Other Missions" carries the following on the title page "History of the Alamo and of the Local Franciscan Missions". The book is dedicated to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and is respectfully dedicated in commendation of their patriotic efforts to honor the illustrious Dead who founded and created the Lone Star State. It shows how Texas was colonized by Americans, the causes that lead the colonists to rebel against Mexico and how they gained their independence. The book is divided into sections titled: Texan Historic Notes, The Story of the Alamo which includes a list of Alamo defenders that died, The Description of the Alamo and Its Historic Points, The Alamo in 1762, The Four Missions and San Fernando Cathedral, How the Alamo and Convent Ground.