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Author Thompson, Frank T., 1952-

Title The Alamo : a cultural history / Frank Thompson.

Publication Info. Dallas, Tex. : Taylor Trade Publishing, [2001]
©2001

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 Plainville Public Library - Non Fiction  976.4 THO    Check Shelf
Description 264 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Contents Introduction -- Mission -- Sidebar : Shifting face of the Alamo--a visual essay -- Fortress -- From Army headquarters to department store -- Second battle of the Alamo -- Alamo of poet and playwright -- Cinematic Alamo -- Sidebar : Two lost Alamo films--and an Alamo mystery -- Fun and games : Alamo toys, songs, and souvenirs -- Rebuilding the Alamo -- Alamo ghosts -- Alamo to come.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-242) and index.
Subject Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.) -- Siege, 1836.
Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.) -- History.
Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.) -- Siege, 1836 -- Influence.
ISBN 0878332545 cloth
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