Texas Rising

The Epic History of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the Texas Rangers, 1836-1846

By: Stephen L. Moore

Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan

Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

The official nonfiction companion to the History Channel dramatic series Texas Rising (produced by the same team that made the record-breaking Hatfields and McCoys): a thrilling new narrative history of the Texas Revolution and the rise of the legendary Texas Rangers who patrolled the violent Western frontier.

In 1836, if west of the Mississippi was considered the Wild West, then Texas was hell on earth - a hot bed of conflict. Who would win the war over Texas? Crushed from the outside by Mexican armadas and attacked from within by ferocious Comanche tribes, no one was safe. But this was a time of bravery, a time to die for what you believed in and a time to stand tall against the cruel rule of the Mexican General Santa Anna and his forces. The Texas Rangers, a ragtag crew of men fighting on horseback, were often outnumbered by as many as 50 to one. Yet under renowned General Sam Houston, they achieved victory against nearly impossible odds, earning a legendary place in American history.

Acclaimed Texas historian Stephen L. Moore's Texas Rising, the official companion to the epic History series of the same name, brings to life the violent Texas frontier and the Rangers' heroic deeds during the Texas Revolution. Published with the full support and backing of history, Texas Rising is an unforgettable history of this iconic band of fighters.

©2015 Stephen L. Moore (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers

Who chooses these bad narrators?

It was very difficult to enjoy this story due to yet another bad narrator. Not only was it stiff and misplaced (like choosing a redneck to read the story of Bostonian Paul Revere), but I'm not sure he even pronounced one name correctly. How hard is it to do a little bit of homework and learn local pronunciation. It was so distracting and agitating that I could barely follow the story. Worth a read, not a listen.

Good historical info

Overall I am glad I listened. As a non-native Texan, I feel like I understand a lot more of the real history behind the folklore. The book is almost exclusively about military history (with just a little bit of politics) so just be aware that that's what you're getting.

Non-Texan Reader

I cringed every time the reader pronounced Seguin as se-gwen and not the Texas pronunciation se-geen. Same for Refugio and many other names. A little research could have gone a LONG way.

Decent account of the facts, but bad narration

The story is decent on facts but there are way too many incorrect pronunciations to enjoy it. horrible narration

awesome

if you love Historical facts, you'll enjoy this book
I did. outstanding and Detailed facts about the state we love TEXAS.

narrator

the narrator sounds like Ben Stein working his way through an academic paper. He mispronounced Juan Seguin, Brazos river, and Deaf Smith every time. Could they not find a texan to read this?

More like a history of Texas

Independence than a deep dive into early Ranger Lore…but anyone passionate about both - or either - (as I am) will not be disappointed. Much is a rehash of what devotees of Texas and Ranger history will already know, but there is also some remarkable detail that certainly adds color to the telling.

Good but not great

was more of a historically factual accounting. very interesting history. stories could have used a little more drama.

FEARLESS

DO NOT FEAR! Even If the FBI fails there will always be the TEXAS RANGERS

phynominal

we know so little of history, what an awesome enspiring true story . a must read for lovers of the old West.