Author: Beven Varnon

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Varnon was the editor of The Wimberly View started in 1976. Intended as a hobby the newsp[aper turned into a major weekly recognized throughout Texas winning dozens of journalistic awards. Varnon retired in 1981 to devote full time to writing and still resides in Wimberly. VG-very slight cover wear. Austin, TX, 1983 Eakin Press 1st Ed., 5&1/2 x 8&1/2, PB.

Author: G. Roland Vela Múzquiz

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Antonio López de Santa Anna, several times Mexican president and The commander of the Mexican forces at the Alamo, has neither been properly understood nor adequately portrayed in films. In classic stereoptyipcal fashion he is seen as a mad, bombastic, and ruthless one dimensional character. He was a product of his times and many other military leaders were no different. In reality Santa Anna was a very complex person who beat the odds many times to stay in power long after most men would have been defeated or retired. It is very gratifying that our friend and colleague, Dr. Vela, has set out to correct and clarify the record. His study reveals a multifaceted and intelligent man who erred as most have but who, with a loyal following faithful to him to the end, tried to improve Mexico and make it a modern country. This excellent third dimensional study of the man (men)is overdue and will significantly improve our knowledge of him and Texas history. Illustrated. Denton, TX 2003 Acacia Press 2nd Ed., 361 Pgs., 5&1/2 x 8&/12, Trade PB.