History and Legends of the Alamo and Other Missions in and Around San Antonio (Recovering the Us Hispanic Literary Heritage)

Originally published in 1917 by Adina de Zavala, this edition (ably edited by Richard Flores) reconstructs the history of the Alamo going back to pre-colonial times. Its importance lies not only in its portrayal of Texas' history as a product of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American contributions, but also in its focus on the role of Texas women and Texas Mexicans in shaping the historical record. At a time when Texas Mexican women held little influence, de Zavala attempted to rewrite the way Texas history was written and constructed. This milestone literary work includes historical maps, plates, diary accounts and other records. "History And Legends Of The Alamo And Other Missions In And Around San Antonio" is an important book for the way it allows us to understand the complex social role of its author and the manner in which it negotiates between patriotism and critical historiography.Adina De Zavala is the author of 'History and Legends of the Alamo and Other Missions in and Around San Antonio (Recovering the Us Hispanic Literary Heritage)' with ISBN 9781558851818 and ISBN 155885181X.