Lone Star Navy: Texas, the Fight for the Gulf of Mexico, and the Shaping of the American West
Lone Star Navy: Texas, the Fight for the Gulf of Mexico, and the Shaping of the American West
Overview
"At last, a narrative on the incredible saga of the Republic of Texas Navy. Overlooked and forgotten for more than 160 years, its commander, Commodore Edwin Ward Moore, has been brought back to life and recognized as the greatest hero and naval tactician since John Paul Jones. Jonathan Jordan is to be complimented for filling a huge gap in American history.""This is the most comprehensive work I have read on the Texas Navy. The depth of research and thoughtful analysis exceeds the old classics. Jonathan W. Jordan has a fine writing style that makes the work very readable, and his understanding of nautical terminology and the working of sailing ships adds credibility. Mr. Jordan demonstrates an excellent understanding of Texas’s internal and external politics, which makes this work essential for both the buff and the professional historian.""Jon Jordan’s study overshadows all others on the subject.""Jonathan Jordan has told a fascinating story with great clarity. I particularly admire his explications of the domestic and international political situations. His descriptions of the naval battles are easy to follow.""An exceptionally thorough and deeply researched history of an overlooked but significant military force that helped win Texan independence from Mexico. A well-told story as well as solid history.""Jordan combines the historian’s discriminating eye for facts with the writer’s art for the story. Seldom does one see a historical subject covered in such depth without getting dull, but Jordan pulls it off beautifully.""More than a century after the tiny, ill-fated navy of the Republic of Texas lowered its distinctive colors for the last time, Texans remain fascinated with its epic story. This fine work, boldly written and thoroughly researched, combines an engaging narrative with a detailed analysis that should be read not just by Texans, but by scholars in many fields.""The most comprehensive look at the Texas Navy . . . The author does an excellent job of fitting the story of the Texas naval service into the political, economic, and diplomatic life of the republic, while providing a look at the men and ships, and the operations in which they were involved, some of them among the most impressive maritime feats of their times.""Jordan makes his case with engaging prose. . . . As much asLone Star Navyis a great adventure tale told entertainingly, it is also serious history. For while he does tell the often raucous saga of the Texas Navy, he meticulously researched every fact presented. . . . If you are a fan of novels by Patrick O'Brien, you are as likely to be entertained by this book.""A bright young historian has at last resurrected the incredible saga of the Republic of Texas Navy in a full-length book. And what a book it is--comprehensively filling in as it does a tremendous void in American history.""Expansive and cogent.""Packed with action and insights on a little-covered group.""Although the star of the republic that the Texian Navy served under was often an unlucky one, at least it has been fortunate in finding in Jonathan W. Jordan a worthy chronicler of its history. Simply put,Lone Star Navyis the definitive study of the Texian Navy for both scholars and the general reader.""The small fleet of Texas Navy books has a new flagship, Jonathan W. Jordan'sLone Star Navy.""His lively narrative history is both well-researched and documented....Jordan has a thorough grasp of naval technology and his descriptions of the sea engagements are both lively and easy to follow. He also places the navy within the context of political events and the war on land. All readers will enjoy Jordan's writing style, while scholars will appreciate his exhaustive notes and bibliography....This is certainly the most comprehensive and analytical treatment of the subject to date."Description
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Overview
"At last, a narrative on the incredible saga of the Republic of Texas Navy. Overlooked and forgotten for more than 160 years, its commander, Commodore Edwin Ward Moore, has been brought back to life and recognized as the greatest hero and naval tactician since John Paul Jones. Jonathan Jordan is to be complimented for filling a huge gap in American history.""This is the most comprehensive work I have read on the Texas Navy. The depth of research and thoughtful analysis exceeds the old classics. Jonathan W. Jordan has a fine writing style that makes the work very readable, and his understanding of nautical terminology and the working of sailing ships adds credibility. Mr. Jordan demonstrates an excellent understanding of Texas’s internal and external politics, which makes this work essential for both the buff and the professional historian.""Jon Jordan’s study overshadows all others on the subject.""Jonathan Jordan has told a fascinating story with great clarity. I particularly admire his explications of the domestic and international political situations. His descriptions of the naval battles are easy to follow.""An exceptionally thorough and deeply researched history of an overlooked but significant military force that helped win Texan independence from Mexico. A well-told story as well as solid history.""Jordan combines the historian’s discriminating eye for facts with the writer’s art for the story. Seldom does one see a historical subject covered in such depth without getting dull, but Jordan pulls it off beautifully.""More than a century after the tiny, ill-fated navy of the Republic of Texas lowered its distinctive colors for the last time, Texans remain fascinated with its epic story. This fine work, boldly written and thoroughly researched, combines an engaging narrative with a detailed analysis that should be read not just by Texans, but by scholars in many fields.""The most comprehensive look at the Texas Navy . . . The author does an excellent job of fitting the story of the Texas naval service into the political, economic, and diplomatic life of the republic, while providing a look at the men and ships, and the operations in which they were involved, some of them among the most impressive maritime feats of their times.""Jordan makes his case with engaging prose. . . . As much asLone Star Navyis a great adventure tale told entertainingly, it is also serious history. For while he does tell the often raucous saga of the Texas Navy, he meticulously researched every fact presented. . . . If you are a fan of novels by Patrick O'Brien, you are as likely to be entertained by this book.""A bright young historian has at last resurrected the incredible saga of the Republic of Texas Navy in a full-length book. And what a book it is--comprehensively filling in as it does a tremendous void in American history.""Expansive and cogent.""Packed with action and insights on a little-covered group.""Although the star of the republic that the Texian Navy served under was often an unlucky one, at least it has been fortunate in finding in Jonathan W. Jordan a worthy chronicler of its history. Simply put,Lone Star Navyis the definitive study of the Texian Navy for both scholars and the general reader.""The small fleet of Texas Navy books has a new flagship, Jonathan W. Jordan'sLone Star Navy.""His lively narrative history is both well-researched and documented....Jordan has a thorough grasp of naval technology and his descriptions of the sea engagements are both lively and easy to follow. He also places the navy within the context of political events and the war on land. All readers will enjoy Jordan's writing style, while scholars will appreciate his exhaustive notes and bibliography....This is certainly the most comprehensive and analytical treatment of the subject to date."Description
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
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