Description: The most iconic historic place in America may also be the most misunderstood. For more than 170 years, the true nature and appearance of the Alamo, the cradle of Texas liberty, has eluded historians and artists alike. Partially demolished soon after the famous battle, the mission/fortress's appearance grew more and more indistinct. Even more recently, Hollywood has itself compounded the problem by redesigning the place to suit the artistic purposes of the dramatic script. But the truth was lurking all along, in old sketches, plats, diagrams, and later archeological digs. Now for the first time, all of the available sources have been meticulously consulted and brought together to create the most accurate illustrated book on the true appearance of the Alamo in 1836 ever produced. The reader is taken through the entire compound, inside and out, room to room, and shown areas never before depicted. For clarity, the compound is divided into sectors, each chapter covering a sector, which is then explored in detail. Through extremely realistic photo- illustrations, as well as dramatic original artwork with explanatory text, the author breathes new life into the 1836 Alamo, and makes it real. Scholars, students, artists, and readers of history all will find this a fascinating journey back in time.
Price: 299 USD
Location: Grapevine, Texas
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Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Picture Book
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Illustrated
Intended Audience: Adults
Book Title: Illustrated Alamo 1836:A Photographic JOURNEY
Item Length: 9in.
Item Height: 0.6in.
Item Width: 12in.
Author: Mark Lemon
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: United States / South / West South Central (Ar, La, Ok, Tx), United States / 19th Century, Buildings / Religious, General, Regional, United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx)
Publisher: State House Press
Publication Year: 2008
Genre: Photography, Travel, Architecture, History
Item Weight: 34.5 Oz
Number of Pages: 176 Pages
