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

Jerry Thompson and Lawrence T. Jones III

ISBN 10: 0876112017 / ISBN 13: 9780876112014

Published by Texas State Historical Assn, Austin, Texas, 2004

About this Item

First printing stated, blue cloth with half-title in gilt on spine, [10] 174 pp, frontis, maps, illustrations, historic photos most every page, chapter notes, bibliography, index. Private library card pocket to front pastedown, owner name ink stamp to front fly and TEP, else nice and tight copy. Jacket bright, small punch mark on spine, price sticker on rear panel, in Brodart archival wrapper. Shelf A4. 5/24.

Seller Inventory # 996530

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Civil War and Revolution on the Rio Grande Frontier: A Narrative and Photographic History
• Publisher: Texas State Historical Assn, Austin, Texas
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876112017
• ISBN 13: 9780876112014
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

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.

About the Author

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