{"product_id":"history-and-legends-of-the-alamo-and-other-missions-in-and-around-san-antonio-1917-9781104206505","title":"History And Legends Of The Alamo And Other Missions In And Around San Antonio (1917)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Adina De Zavala\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"History And Legends Of The Alamo And Other Missions In And Around San Antonio\"\" is a book written by Adina De Zavala in 1917. The book is a comprehensive account of the history and legends surrounding the Alamo and other missions in and around San Antonio, Texas. The author, Adina De Zavala, was a prominent Texas historian and preservationist who played a key role in the preservation of the Alamo. The book begins with a detailed history of the missions in San Antonio, including the Alamo, San Jose, San Juan, Concepcion, and Espada. The author provides a thorough account of the founding of each mission, its role in the Spanish colonization of Texas, and its eventual decline. The book also covers the events leading up to the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, including the political and social tensions that existed between the Texan settlers and the Mexican government. The author provides a detailed account of the battle itself, including the heroic efforts of the defenders and the eventual defeat of the Texan forces. In addition to the historical account, the book includes numerous legends and myths surrounding the Alamo and the other missions. These stories range from tales of buried treasure to ghostly apparitions, and provide a fascinating insight into the folklore of the region. Overall, \"\"History And Legends Of The Alamo And Other Missions In And Around San Antonio\"\" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Texas. The book provides a comprehensive account of the missions and their role in Texas history, while also exploring the myths and legends that have grown up around these iconic landmarks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47610353057943,"sku":"9781104206505","price":4001.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781104206505.webp?v=1775064381","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/history-and-legends-of-the-alamo-and-other-missions-in-and-around-san-antonio-1917-9781104206505","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}