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Lone Star Nation
- Narrated by: Don Leslie
- Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 02-12-04
- Language: English
- Publisher: Books on Tape
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $39.93
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In the early days of the 19th century, three young men strode onto the national stage, elected to Congress at a moment when the Founding Fathers were beginning to retire to their farms. Daniel Webster of Massachusetts, a champion orator known for his eloquence, spoke for the North and its business class. Henry Clay of Kentucky, as dashing as he was ambitious, embodied the hopes of the rising West. South Carolina's John Calhoun, with piercing eyes and an even more piercing intellect, defended the South and slavery.
Publisher's Summary
H. W. Brands tells the turbulent story of Texas through the eyes of a colorful cast of characters who have become a permanent fixture in the American landscape: Stephen Austin, the state's reluctant founder; Sam Houston, the alcoholic former governor who came to lead the Texas army in its hour of crisis and glory; William Travis, James Bowie, and David Crockett, the unforgettable heroic defenders of the doomed Alamo; Santa Anna, the Mexican generalissimo and dictator whose ruthless tactics galvanized the colonists against him; and the white-haired President Andrew Jackson, whose expansionist aspirations loomed large in the background. Beyond these luminaries, Brands unearths the untold stories of the forgotten Texans, the slaves, women, unknown settlers, and children left out of traditional histories, who played crucial roles in Texas's birth.
By turns bloody and heroic, tragic and triumphant, this riveting history of one of our greatest states reads like the most compelling fiction, and further secures H. W. Brands' position as one of the premier American historians.
Critic Reviews
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"The author is so conversant with the intricacies of his subject that he assumes a degree of familiarity in the reader....Of the legendary characters who died there, Mr. Brands is notably clear-eyed." (The New York Times)
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- Brian
- Dallas, TX, USA
- 04-06-05
Texas: From Spanish colony to statehood
As a native Texan and student of Texas history I have to give H.W. Brands credit for producing such a comprehensive narrative of the people and events that led to Texas's fight for independence from Mexico and annexation into the United States. I have never seen a better explanation of the role Andrew Jackson and the U. S. government played in these events. I would recommend this book as a 'must read' for anyone with an interest in Texas History.
My only complaint is with the reader. Texas place names are famous for their excentricities of pronunciation. Hearing the reader repeatedly mispronounce the names of places like Bastrop, Brazoria, and San Jacinto, as well as his frequent mistakes with Spanish words and names,is like fingernails on a chalkboard to anyone familiar with the common pronunciations.
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Terry
- 04-21-04
A Pleasure for a History Buff
As a relatively new resident of Texas, I learned immediately that the people here take their state's history seriously. I consider myself a history buff and have dabbled in Texas History, but I must say that the most comprehensive book I have seen to date is this one. It is not simply filled with arcane facts, but the narrator brings the period to life. An enjoyable read.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Daniel
- Charlottesville, VA, USA
- 08-25-04
More depth than expected, less breadth.
I had expected a more wide ranging history of the state. Instead, I recieved an EXTREMELY detailed history of its devlopment around the Alamo fight time period. Good details on the players, and lots of material from the time period.
But I was expecting it to cover a greater period of time. When I got to halfway through the second part of the download and was still hearing about the same people, I gave up. Just sooo much detail of the same period. Good, but not what I washoping for...
So if you are looking for a well done coverage of the creation of the state, rather than a history of the state itself, then you will be happy.
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Robert
- Maple Grove, MN, USA
- 10-01-04
Brings History to Life
Often an extremely detailed book like this can be boring. Not so with this author and narrator! Fascinating and informative - H.W.Brands brings this period of Texas history to life.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Jeffrey B
- Beaumont, TX, USA
- 04-22-04
God and Texas!
Insightful veiws. Extremely well read. Author doesn't hide anything. Exposes character flaws as well as integrity in some of the most well known figures in American history. Some of the language could have been worded better but over all one of the best books I've read/heard. If only they would have had text books like this one I would have done better in Texas History class. Explains much on the Texas Revolution and the events spawning it. You don't have to be a Texan to enjoy this one!
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- Karl Miller
- Round Rock, TX
- 02-25-13
Lone Star Nation is an American story
Would you listen to Lone Star Nation again? Why?
Yes. As a new Texan resident who's raising children in the Lonestar State, this book gives me a thorough understanding of our new home's heritage.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Lone Star Nation?
I enjoyed getting to know the lives of the Texas "founders" before they came to Texas.
What does Don Leslie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
As a daily 2-hour commuter, audio books make it possible for me to be a "reader" again. Carving out additional time would be nearly impossible with work and family obligations.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. I looked forward to every drive so I could hear what happens next.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Elizabeth
- CammerayAustralia
- 02-13-08
Riveting
An absorbing history, sweeping in scope, thrilling in incident, uncommonly well written and superbly read. One of the best audiobooks I have encountered.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Heartbern
- Little Rock
- 03-05-04
ANOTHER Winner
H W Brands is fast becoming one of the best writers of history. He will not lose any fans with this book. Texas has always been a source of rich history and as usual Bill Brands tells the story with flair.
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- NOLAHunter
- New Orleans, LA USA
- 02-22-12
Texas is a whole world to discover
The history of Texas is unique. This book was a great place to start my study of the state in advance of a visit to Austin, TX.
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- Chuck Adkins
- 02-12-18
Great Texas History book
What did you love best about Lone Star Nation?
It was written from primary source research and offered a factual history of the making of the Lone Star State
Who was your favorite character and why?
Non-fiction work
What does Don Leslie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He used regional accents (including more than one from Mexican and US states) that brought the historical quotes to life.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Nope, just very informative.
Any additional comments?
Great reference for anyone that is curious how the one current US state once belonged to a foreign country, and was a independent republic before it entered the union.