Defense of a legend : Crockett and the De la Peña diary / by Bill Groneman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Groneman, Bill.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peña, José Enrique de la, 1807-1841 or 1842. Reseña y diario de la campaña de Texas.

Peña, José Enrique de la.

Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836--Death and burial.

Crockett, Davy.

Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836.

Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.)--Siege, 1836.

Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.).

Physical Description:

xiv, 210 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Plano : Republic of Texas Press, 1994.

Summary:

Author Bill Groneman explores a theory that the book With Santa Anna in Texas -- A Personal Narrative of the Revolution by Jose Enrique de la Pena, a leading authority reference for Alamo history, may be based on a forgery that was produced long after the events of 1835-36. Join the author as he explores the character of de la Pena, an officer who allegedly took part in the Mexican campaign against Texas, and examines the diary itself to determine if the physical evidence constitutes a hoax. If indeed it is, some of the facts we hold dear about the events at the Alamo may be only myths. Through this book, readers form their own conclusions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1556223226

OCLC:

29026418