When history speaks of the heroes of The Alamo, the names of Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, William Travis come to mind immediately and their heroic deaths. Over the years many Tejanos were able to come forward and give eyewitness accounts of their bravery and those of other men and women who were at The Alamo when General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and his army besieged and attacked The Alamo in March of 1836. The locals gave their eyewitness accounts to newspapers, re-compensation claims filed towards the Texas Government so they can receive payment for the property loss when the Mexican Army burned their homes, or for services rendered by the San Antonians who gave comfort, food, and support to the Alamo defenders. Author and historian Timothy M. Matovina went thru Texas archives, numerous newspaper articles, interviews, state documents unpublished petitions and depositions and pieced together the fascinating history of the Tejanos of San Antonio and their recollections about the Battle of The Alamo. These recollections describe the deaths of the famous defenders and how their bodies were burned in bonfires after the battle, the brutality of the Mexican soldiers and some acts of kindness and compassion. Though their origins were in Mexico, the Tejanos had identified themselves as Texans and identified themselves as patriots for Texas Independence. There are many fascinating accounts and recollections by the people, some are decades after the battle, and some just a few months or years after the battle. These are all fascinating reads and gives better understanding of what the common people of San Antonia went thru when General Santa Anna and his army marched thru the city and laid siege against the famous mission. It is a fascinating read and makes an welcome addition to the history of the battle, the history of San Antonio, Tejano and Texas history. A GREAT READ!
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:32:11 +0000
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