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The Gates of the Alamo
The Gates of the Alamo
Author: Stephen Harrigan
A huge, riveting, deeply imagined novel about the siege and fall of the Alamo, an event that formed the consciousness of Texas and that resonates through American history. With its vibrant, unexpected characters and its richness of authentic detail, The Gates of the Alamo is an unforgettable re-creation of a time, a place, and a heroic co...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780679447177
ISBN-10: 0679447172
Publication Date: 2/29/2000
Pages: 592
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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reviewed The Gates of the Alamo on + 27 more book reviews
This a great historical novel about the Battle of the Alamo.
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A novel about the siege and fall of the Alamo, this book follows of three (fictional) people whose fates become bound to the fort: Edmund McGowan, a naturalist; Mary Mott, a widowed innkeeper; and Mary's teenage son Terrell. It tells the story from the perspective of both the Mexican and American armies.

I did enjoy the book. Since I grew up in Texas, I also grew up with the story of the Alamo. Although this is a work of fiction, the author tries to stick to the truth as much as possible. As he admits, the truth and myth of the Alamo are so entwined that it is impossible to be completely factual or to please everybody. I think he did a good job of writing an entertaining, engrossing book.
muskogee avatar reviewed The Gates of the Alamo on + 31 more book reviews
Although the book depicts the violence of the time, it was a really good read.
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great book
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Good read - I learned alot about the Alamo


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