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The Illustrated Alamo 1836: A Photographic Journey
enlarge	Author: Mark Lemon Creator: Craig R. Covner Publisher: State House Press Category: Book List Price: ~~$49.95~~ Buy New: $32.96 You Save: $16.99 (34%) Qty 50 In Stock New (13) Used (5) from $32.96 Rating: 10 reviews Sales Rank: 375716 Media: Hardcover Pages: 176 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2 Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.5 ISBN: 1933337184 Dewey Decimal Number: 976.403 EAN: 9781933337180 ASIN: 1933337184 Publication Date: February 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available Condition: SHIPS from 5 locations based on your Zip Code and availability! (PA TN IN OR SC) - Gift Quality - Orders Processed Immediately! - We get your book to you Very Quickly! -L2356.11322


Editorial Reviews: Book 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.

Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews... Mark Lemon Remembers the Alamo, and he took digital photos to prove he was there. June 20, 2008 Boz (USA) A jaw dropping remarkable ressurection of one of th the most sacred sights on American soil. This is further proof that the campaign to support the rebuilding of the Alamo as it was then in it entierty should full steam ahead and Mark Lemons work lay the foundations. Im sorry, I cant say anything that would do justice to this work, except Thank You Mark Lemon, Thank You. Simply Superb June 1, 2008 D. Allen (Conroe, TX) I received the book in the mail yesterday afternoon and immediately plunged into it. I stayed up through the night last night, pouring over each page, comments, photos, art and all. I finally set it down around 10am this morning, having gone from cover to cover. I tried to wrap my head around the sheer volume of effort that Mr. Lemon must've put into researching this book and it seems utterly intimidating to me. This is precise scholarship and exquisite art in one simply superb package. alamo fanatic April 19, 2008 Hugo L. Westphal III (Waltham, Ma United States) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful I HAVE BEEN AN ALAMO FAN ALL OF MY LIFE. I HAVE ALMOST EVERY BOOK AND ALAMO MOVIE EVER MADE IT SEEMS. THIS IS A TREMENDOUS BOOK. FOR A VIEW OF THE ALAMO COMPOUND YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN THIS BOOK. WELL DONE. IT'S ABOUT TIME. FOR THE ALAMO EXPERT, HISTORY FAN OR SOMEONE WHO WANTS A VIEW OF THE ALAMO AS IT ACTUALLY LOOKED AT THE TIME OF THE BATTLE THIS IS YOUR BOOK. OH FOR THE RECORD NOT ALL OF THE ALAMO DEFENDERS WERE SLAVE OWNERS THEY WERE MOSTLY MEN DEFENDING THEIR LIBERTY. IT WAS ALSO NOT A RACE WAR IT WAR A CIVIL WAR. REMEMBER THE ALAMO. AND I STILL THINK THAT DAVID CROCKETT WENT DOWN SWINGING. A Great Book March 25, 2008 J. Tripi (MD USA) If you are looking for a complete detailed description of the Alamo fortress - this is it ...Great A must buy March 14, 2008 A reader 2 out of 2 found this review helpful I seldom enter Amazon reviews but this book so far exceeded my expectations I had to put up a 5 star review. There is nothing I can add to the very good reviews already posted - if you have even a passing interest in the Alamo or Texas history you will be entranced by this book. A steal at the price.