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The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo - and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation
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LENGTH12 hrs and 12 mins
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RELEASE DATE05-15-12
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Publisher's Summary
The Blood of Heroes is the gripping and definitive chronicle of the iconic battle that inspired a nation - a sweeping saga of 200 brave Americans who stood tall against an overwhelmingly superior Mexican force.
On February 23, 1836, a Mexican army thousands of soldiers strong attacked a group of roughly 200 Americans holed up in an abandoned mission just east of San Antonio, Texas. For nearly two weeks, the massive force lay siege to the makeshift fort, spraying its occupants with unremitting waves of musket and cannon fire. Then, on March 6th, at 5:30 A.M., the Mexican troops unleashed a final devastating assault: divided into four columns, they rushed into the Alamo and commenced a deadly hand-to-hand fight. The Americans, despite being hugely outnumbered, fought valiantly - for themselves and for a division of an independent Texas. In the end, they were all slaughtered.
Drawing upon newly available primary sources, The Blood of Heroes is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters - including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis - it is a dynamic story of courage, sacrifice, and redemption.
©2012 James Donovan (P)2012 Hachette
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Lynn BEAUMONT, TX, United States 08-25-12 Member Since 2005- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Blood and History Runs Off Every Page"
I am a Texan and carry all of that tradition which my birthright entails. I also thought that T. R. Fehrenbach’s Texas History (Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans) was the best book I had read on the state’s history (or the history of The Republic more accurately). Those things remain true, but James Donovan’s The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo – and the Sacrifice that Forged a Nation is a great addition to the literature. On February 23, 1836 Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo. Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis made their stand with about 175 others. This book first reminded me of the stories supporting Wilder’s Bridge of San Luis Rey. Donovan presents the lives of Crockett, Bowie, and Travis along with the forces that brought them to the Alamo and their fates. Then he details the battle. The Mexican perspective takes some prominence here since everyone contained in the Alamo ultimately died during the battle of the Alamo. Certain questions remaining from those fateful days are entertained by Donovan. Did Travis draw a line in the dust? Did Crocket really go down fighting? Was there, indeed, one member of the Alamo’s residents who escaped? Donovan presents the evidence as it is currently available. Fehrenbach is still my favorite historian, but Donovan also makes me appreciate the historian’s task and talent. After reading this volume you will want to visit Bastrop and Nacogdoches for sure. If you are a Texan, don’t miss this book. If you aren’t a Texan you might understand us a little better if you read it. The author reads his own work and does a great job.
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William Roscoe, IL, United States 09-11-12 Member Since 2012
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"The Alamo as it really occurred"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Yes. A well written, engrossing account of the fall of the Alamo. Well researched and reads like a thriller, even though we know the outcome in advance.
What did you like best about this story?The clear, lucid description of the final assault
Have you listened to any of James Donovan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?Nono
Any additional comments?Donovan gives fascinating details and insight into the lives of the main characters involved,
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Gerard Marblehead 06-15-12 Member Since 2001
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"Well written & thorough"
What made the experience of listening to The Blood of Heroes the most enjoyable?This is a comprehensive telling of the story of the Alamo including the background, build-up, fight and aftermath. Details of the fight are perhaps the most sparse but that's probably not surprising given the outcome. It's a little slow in places but overall I enjoyed the book.
What other book might you compare The Blood of Heroes to and why?It's not as engaging as Donovan's previous book, A Terrible Glory, as the story does not move as quickly and this book also feels less even-handed in its treatment of both sides, despite the author's efforts.
Any additional comments?As a narrator I don't think that Donovan does as good a job as some of the other narrators I have listened to and I think that a better narrator would have enhanced my enjoyment of the book.
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"A good Alamo history"
I am a huge fan of most military history. I am not from Texas, and the only Texas revolution and Alamo history I knew were from a brief bit in high school history. This book gives a lead up history to the battle, and tells a bit about the personal history of some of the more famous participants. The book also tells what happened after the siege of the Alamo and how the revolution all worked out.
The authors writing is pretty good and fairly easy to get through, however he does repeat himself in at least 3 or 4 separate instances. I think the book could have went through a little more editing.
All in all, Blood of Heroes is a good Alamo history, and a fairly entertaining read.
David Crockett is a truly fascinating character, I wish we had politicians like him today.1 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"A good Alamo history"
I am a huge fan of most military history. I am not from Texas, and the only Texas revolution and Alamo history I knew were from a brief bit in high school history. This book gives a lead up history to the battle, and tells a bit about the personal history of some of the more famous participants. The book also tells what happened after the siege of the Alamo and how the revolution all worked out.
The authors writing is pretty good and fairly easy to get through, however he does repeat himself in at least 3 or 4 separate instances. I think the book could have went through a little more editing.
All in all, Blood of Heroes is a good Alamo history, and a fairly entertaining read.
David Crockett is a truly fascinating character, I wish we had politicians like him today.1 of 2 people found this review helpful