Civil War and Revolution on the Rio Grande Frontier: A Narrative and Photographic History - Hardcover

Thompson, Jerry; Jones III, Lawrence T.

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9780876112014: Civil War and Revolution on the Rio Grande Frontier: A Narrative and Photographic History
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0876112017 ISBN 13: 9780876112014
Publisher: Texas State Historical Assn, 2004

Synopsis

A richly illustrated history, Civil War and Revolution on the Rio Grande Frontier contains more than 125 of the best images taken by Louis de Planque and other photographers, the vast majority having never been published. From numerous archives and private collections, these images include everything from the destruction following the killer hurricane of 1867 to gripping views of the heart-wrenching hanging of an American army deserter and three unfortunate followers of Cortina, who happened to get caught on the wrong side of the river. Also included are rare scenes of Brownsville, Matamoros, and vice-ridden Bagdad, as well as Juaristas, Imperialistas, Cortinistas, Confederates, Federals, Unionists, cotton traders, journalists, merchants, socialities, de Planque himself, and more than one bandit.
Accompanying these images is a comprehensive narrative that superbly chronicles the historic events that engulfed this raw and vast frontier during this tumultuous era. Representing a significant historical achievement, the book is prodigiously researched and detailed.

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About the Author

Jerry Thompson is Regents professor of history at Texas A&M International University at Laredo.

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Publisher
Texas State Historical Assn
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0876112017
ISBN 13 
9780876112014
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
184
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