The Alamo Society - Books and Links

To Order, Contact: Bright Sky Press, 2365 Rice Blvd., Houston, TX 77005

Price: $29.95

Music Of The Alamo By William R. Chemerka & Allen J. Wiener

The most comprehensive study of Alamo music ever! Songs from the 1830's to the 21st century

Lavishly illustrated with dozens of color images of sheet music, album covers and record labels.

Foreword by Fess Parker and Introduction by Phil Collins

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or contact:
Eakin Press
P. O. Box 90159
Austin, Texas 78709
(1-800-880-8642)

Price: $16.95

The Alamo Almanac & Book of Lists

By William R. Chemerka

Here's the essential book to have to begin your historical and cultural Alamo journey!

This book includes an overview of the Texas Revolution, a detailed Alamo chronology, a large "A" to "Z" alphabetical section, illustrations and photographs, maps and dozens of interesting Alamo lists!

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or contact: Eakin Press, P. O. Box 90159, Austin, Texas 78709
(1-800-880-8642)

Price: 17.95

The Davy Crockett Almanac & Book of Lists

By William R. Chemerka

Everything to wanted to know—and more—about the Alamo's most famous defender!

The book contains an examination of the Crockett of history and the Crockett of popular culture with photographs, illustrations and maps. There's a large "A" to "Z" section, a Crockett Family tree and numerous lists about books, films and memorabilia. Even Fess Parker, star of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, contributes to the book!

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Fess Parker: TV's Frontier Hero

By William R. Chemerka

The authorized bio of the actor who portrayed "Davy Crockett at the Alamo" and inspired the Baby Boom generation.

Foreword by Ron Ely. Introduction by Phil Collins

BearManor Media

P.O. Box 1129

Duncan, OK 73534

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Three Roads To The Alamo

By William C. Davis

Three Roads to the Alamo: The Lives and Fortunes of David Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis.

HarperCollins, 1998

Price: $35

"Exhaustive research by a master practitioner sweeps aside layers of legend to reaveal three giants of the Alamo in their true character and significance." Robert M. Utley

[William C. Davis first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1996]

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The Alamo Story

By J. R. Edmondson

The Alamo Story; From Early History to Current Conflicts

Republic of Texas Press, 2000

Price $24.95

"...Edmondson's impressive volume is more than a revitalizd retelling of an epic tale: It is a careful study of those 'myths, mysteries and misconceptions' that help us Remember the Alamo!" William R. Chemerka

[J. R. Edmondson first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1986]

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Death of a Legend

By Bill Groneman

Death of a Legend; The Myth and Mystery Surrounding the Death of Davy Crockett

Republic of Texas Press, 1999

Price: $18.95

Death of a Legend explores the ongoing controversy and interest in Crockett's death.

[Bill Groneman first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1986]

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Defense of a Legend

Crockett and the de la Pena Diary

By Bill Groneman

"Author Bill Groneman explores the character of de la Peña, an officer who allegdely took part in the Mexican campaign against Texas."

Republic of Texas Press, 1994

Price: $14.95

[Bill Groneman first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1986.]

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Eyewitness to the Alamo

(revised edition)

By Bill Groneman

"...a wonderful and valuable work work that is a must for all libraries and private collections."

Randy LeeEickhoff, El Paso Herald-Post

[Bill Groneman first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1986]

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The Gates of the Alamo

By Stephen Harrigan

Alfred A. Knopf, 2000

Price: $25

"A huge, riveting, Texas-size novel about the siege and fall of the Alamo. A Marvelous love story."

[Stephen Harrigan first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1988]

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The Illustrated Alamo 1836:

A Photographic Journey

By Mark Lemon

"Mark Lemon has done more than just provide readers with breathtaking and uncanny views of the Alamo; he has illuminated the Shrine of Texas Liberty with remarkable skill." William R. Chemerka

[Mark Lemon first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 2004]

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An Illustrated History of Texas Forts

By Rod Timanus

"This guide presents over one hundred Texas forts and camps in the order that they came into being, and illustrates their history with period drawings, plans, and maps."

[Rod Timanus first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1993]

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On The Crockett Trail

By Rod Timanus

"The author traces Crockett's final journey from Tennessee to Texas during the winter of 1835-1836 with maps, photographs and contemporary commentary from the famous Alamo defender." William R. Chemerka

[Rod Timanus first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1993.]

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Alamo Sourcebook 1836:

A Comprehensive Guide to the Alamo and the Texas Revolution

By Tim J. & Terry S. Todish

"The title says it all: history, militaria, Alamo defender profiles, maps, and much more. Numerous illustrations by Ted Spring." William R. Chemerka

[The authors first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1990]

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David Crockett

Hero of the Common Man

by William Groneman III

Perhaps no other figure in American history is more shrouded in myth and legend than David ("Davy") Crockett, the Tennessee frontiersman whose death at the Alamo in 1836 insured his place in the Valhalla of American heroes. A gregarious, fun-loving man, Crockett was capable of spinning the tallest of tales, but the truth of his life was far more fascinating than the myth.

[Bill Groneman first "crossed the line" of The Alamo Society in 1986.]

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Gregorio Esparza

Alamo Defender

by William B. Chemerka

Celebrating the contributions of Tejanos to Texas history, this fascinating biography describes the colorful life of one of the Texans of Mexican descent who helped defend the Alamo—Gregorio Esparza. As a member of the Texas army, Esparza fought to force Mexican troops from San Antonio. Though the Texans were initially successful, Mexican general Santa Anna returned to recapture the city and Esparza and his family took refuge in the Alamo. Readers will learn fascinating details about early 19th-century life in Texas, especially how Anglos and Tejanos lived and worked together. Little-known nuances of the Battle of the Alamo add to this moving and historically accurate tale of a man who devoted his to his country and pays tribute to all Tejanos who have played an important part in Texas history. Web links for teacher activity resources are also included.

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Alamo Anthology

Pages from The Alamo Journal

by William B. Chemerka

Selected articles from the offical publication of the Alamo Society investigate the deaths of Col. Travis and David Crockett at the Alamo, the goals and strategies of the defenders, the Mexican soldiers lost, and the life of Jim Bowie in Bexar.