The Alamo by Frank Thompson Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Alamo
Book Review: Best to get this for $1at the book fair
Summary: 2 Stars
Prefeace to this review: I enjoy history and historical novels.
This book is geared for the a movie screenplay (I can see why the recent movie was a failure)and not for historical value. I really don't have to read Frank Thompson's interpretation of Sam Houston and Santa Anna's love making, how the soldier's faces were blown off (who was there to record it and survive?), or his slow introduction of David Crockett.
Thompson does try to portray a picture of the main characters before the Alamo began, but he always falls back to simple dialog and not solid and serious historical description.
At first I was going to give this book one star but as time goes on, it does provide light reading and reminds you of images of John Wayne's movie of the Alamo.
Best to buy used and sell used.
Book Review: Christmas is coming.
Summary: 4 Stars
Lavishly illustrated, this is a quality publication. An introduction to the story of the Alamo for the general reader who knows little or nothing about it already, it spreads its net wide to include the cinema; how commerce has used the story and the Alamo Museum. If you are looking for a Christmas or birthday gift then this could well be for you. Recommended.Book Review: For All Alamo Fans!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an excellent source for information on the siege of the Alamo as well as its story through the last few centuries. Frank Thompson has put together a beautifully organized book together for Alamo fans everywhere. It is an easy read, but still very good. It deals with the people involved(both Texans and Mexicans), the siege of the Alamo, the massacre at Goliad, the battle of San Jacinto, and then the history of the Alamo up to now. There is an excellent collection of photos in the book with good captions under them rather than just having simple sentences. Thompson has an excellent writing style that makes his books that much easier to read. Also check out his books The Alamo: A Cultural History and if you can find it Alamo Movies. Excellent book for those trying to learn more about the famous mission and also for Alamo buffs everywhere.Book Review: Nice book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is NOT RELATED AT ALL to the John Lee Hancock's movie, altough Frank Thompson was involved in that film and other books about the movie.
Thanks to Ned Huthmatcher for his review and comments.
This book is about the real history and also has some interesting facts about the Alamo in our culture. I like it, is concise and I recommend it for anyone looking for an good introduction to the Alamo. 128 pages and many color pictures, almost like the type DK books publish, but well formatted for adults.
Book Review: One of the Best Written
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading over 15 Alamo books over the past few years, Frank Thompson's book is both refreshing and informative. One of the few books I have read that I had to finish in the first day. I believe it is one of the must read books for students that will study American History. Each photo and illustration had a complete explanation and did not leave you questioning what was missing. A job well done and I will forever highly recommend this book as a must read!
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