{"product_id":"lust-for-glory-an-epic-story-of-early-texas-and-the-sacrifice-that-defined-a-nation-volume-1-paperback","title":"Lust for Glory: An Epic Story of Early Texas and the Sacrifice That Defined a Nation Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen L. Hardin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLust for Glory: An Epic Story of Early Texas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eand the Sacrifice That Defined a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is a concise, reader- friendly depiction of the \"Heroic Age\" of Texas history. Employing short, episodic chapters, it explores the twenty-five years between 1821 and 1846. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Certainly one of the most eventful eras, it included Mexican independence, Anglo American settlement, the \"Come-and-Take-It\" fight, Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, victory at San Jacinto, and the decade of the Texas Republic that culminated in statehood. Extraordinary figures like Stephen F. Austin, William Barret Travis, Sam Houston, and his long-suffering wife, Margaret, come alive on the page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Skillfully conceived and masterfully written, \u003ci\u003eLust for Glory\u003c\/i\u003e flows with a style as passionate and exuberant as the place and the people it describes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 2019 Spur Finalist in the \u003ci\u003eWestern Writers of America Spur Award\u003c\/i\u003e -Best Western Juvenile Nonfiction category. \u003cbr\u003e 2018 Winner of the Summerfield G. Roberts award for the best work on the Republic of Texas era.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLust for Glory: An Epic Story of Early Texas and the Sacrifice That Defined a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is a concise, reader- friendly depiction of the \"Heroic Age\" of Texas history. Employing short, episodic chapters, it explores the twenty-five years between 1821 and 1846. Certainly one of the most eventful eras, it included Mexican independence, Anglo American settlement, the \"Come-and-Take-It\" fight, Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, victory at San Jacinto, and the decade of the Texas Republic that culminated in statehood. Extraordinary figures like Stephen F. Austin, William Barret Travis, Sam Houston, and his long-suffering wife, Margaret, come alive on the page. Skillfully conceived and masterfully written, \u003ci\u003eLust for Glory\u003c\/i\u003e flows with a style as passionate and exuberant as the place and the people it describes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSTEPHEN L. HARDIN has been a historical consultant on several motion pictures including the 2004 production of \u003ci\u003eThe Alamo\u003c\/i\u003e. His book \u003ci\u003eTexian Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e won the T.R. Fehrenbach Book Award and the Summerfield G. Roberts Award. He has recently retired following a thirty-five-year career in higher education. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 382\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51796746699040,"sku":"9781933337753","price":46.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e4e5ae30943d0c9d04d69e18effcdb6e.webp?v=1780766543","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lust-for-glory-an-epic-story-of-early-texas-and-the-sacrifice-that-defined-a-nation-volume-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}