What Was the Alamo?
What Was the Alamo? by Pam Pollack is an illustrated book published by Penguin on October 3, 2013. This 112-page work is designed for young readers and explores the historical significance of the Alamo, a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution where a small group of defenders faced a much larger Mexican Army for twelve days. The book captures the essence of this moment in history, which continues to resonate as a rallying cry.
Readers will find a detailed account of the siege at the Alamo, enriched with 80 black-and-white illustrations and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert. This edition provides an engaging look at the events that led to the creation of the Republic of Texas, making it a valuable resource for those interested in 19th-century military history and the broader context of United States history.
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“Remember the Alamo!” is still a rallying cry more than 175 years after the siege in Texas, where a small band of men held off about two thousand soldiers of the Mexican Army for twelve days. The Alamo was a crucial turning point in the Texas Revolution, and led to the creation of the Republic of Texas. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, young readers will relive this famous moment in Texas history.
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