"The Texan Star: The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a thrilling historical fiction set against the backdrop of Texas's battle for independence. The story plunges into the heart of political unrest as Stephen Austin and a young man named Edward Fulton find themselves imprisoned, their freedom hanging in the balance, highlighting defining moments and leaders in the conflict with Mexico and the ominous presence of General Santa Anna. Despite the harrowing circumstances, the narrative underscores themes of resilience and courage, embodied by young Ned's burning desire to break free, capturing the high stakes of individual lives intertwined with the surge of historical events.
The Texan Star: The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
Imprisoned in a Mexican jail, two freedom fighters contemplate a daring escape and the pivotal role they must play in Texas's fight for liberation.
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About the AuthorJoseph Alexander Altsheler was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were part of his seven series:The Civil War Series
The French and Indian War Series
The Gold Series
The Great West Series
The Texan Series
The World War Series
The Young Trailers Series
Joseph Alexander Altsheler was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were part of his seven series:The Civil War Series The French and Indian War Series The Gold Series The Great West Series The Texan Series The World War Series The Young Trailers Series
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