Hesitant Martyr of the Texas Revolution by Gary Brown

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James Fannin: illegitimate son of the South, failed business man, illegal slave trader, and tarnished hero of the revolution. But that was not the whole story. The author delivers an historical analysis and insight into the mind of the controversial, misunderstood figure of the Texas Revolution.

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Hesitant Martyr of the Texas Revolution by Gary Brown

James Walker Fannin. Illegitimate son. Southern gentleman. Failed businessman. Devoted family man. Illegal slave trader. Courageous martyr. Tarnished hero of the revolution. But what is the rest of the story? Author Gary Brown brings to life a thorough and insightful analysis of this controversial and sometimes misunderstood historical figure, whom most remember as the commander who lost twice as many men as were killed at the Alamo and San Jacinto combined. Now the story can be completely examined with the help of all Fannin's known correspondence during the campaign at Goliad. Read and judge for yourself if history has been fair to James Walker Fannin.
Gary Brown lives in Friendswood, Texas, and is also the author of Volunteers in the Texas Revolution: The New Orleans Grays.
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ISBN 13 9781556227783
ISBN 10 1556227787
Title Hesitant Martyr of the Texas Revolution
Author Gary Brown
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor Trade Publishing
Year published 2000-03-17
Number of pages 275
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.