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Post by sloanrodgers on Aug 24, 2007 20:10:55 GMT -5
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Post by Herb on Aug 24, 2007 22:55:56 GMT -5
That's worth looking into, IRC, that ties into something Smithwick said about Crockett passing through Mina/Bastrop - a comment that's often been critiicized. It also explains why he was first sited vic of the Campo Santo North of town - something that at first glance that contradicts versions that have him coming through Gonzales or Goliad. By itself, I would say it's of questionable value, but it does add some credibility to Smithwick.  |
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Post by sloanrodgers on Aug 24, 2007 23:09:40 GMT -5
I thought it was an interesting little story, especially with the connection to Smithwick's memories. It's too bad that there isn't any documentation to back up the tale. There isn't even a complete date for the story's first printing in the Fort Worth Press. Drat!  |
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Post by glforeman on Aug 25, 2007 7:56:19 GMT -5
As we finish the last threads of our new Crockett book we think Manley Cobia's JOURNEY INTO THE LAND OF TRIALS is pretty right on with charting Crockett's route through Mina/Bastrop. This is where "Pretty Betsey" was probably dropped off for repairs---and became missing for 30 years when someone returned it to Crockett's grandson (Col. Robert Hamilton Crockett) in 1866. We now believe it traveled among six different individuals before getting it back to the Crockett family. Also, Crockett appears to have taken his time getting to Bexar, most likely hoping that Ben McCullouch would catch up with him.
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Post by Herb on Aug 25, 2007 8:36:46 GMT -5
Gary, if it's been mentioned elsewhere, my apologies - it didn't penetrate my thick skull, but I didn't realize that you had a book on Crockett coming out soon. Can you share a little information, ie anticipated publication date, etc?
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Post by Jim Boylston on Aug 25, 2007 9:55:54 GMT -5
Gary's preparing a new, deluxe edition of "Gentleman from the Cane". I talked with him about it briefly in SA last March. It'll contain a lot of material not in the previous edition, and will be in a new format.
I've always liked the older edition, so I can't wait for the new and improved version!
Jim
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Post by glforeman on Aug 25, 2007 13:59:47 GMT -5
No one has a thick skull in this group...just a lot of other great material being discussed. The new book will be considered a visual essay---with somewhere around 225 illustrations, most of them new. We wanted it published by now but we're always blessed with new discoveries that keep popping up. Take this week, for instance. On Wednesday, I received a phone call from a high ranking office in Texas announcing that an authenticated Crockett letter has been discovered...an important one. So, we're trying to get that photographed along with some other famous artifacts that are in private collections. Bill Hamilton is art directing and designing it with me so you know he'll being doing some magic. I'd like to have it out around February but now I'm thinking April....we'll see.
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Post by Rich Curilla on Aug 26, 2007 19:34:07 GMT -5
Sure hope so. I STILL can't find my old one... AND I MISS IT!
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Post by Allen Wiener on Aug 26, 2007 19:35:33 GMT -5
Is there any way to get a copy of the original? I've looked high & low but no dice.
AW
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Post by Allen Wiener on Aug 28, 2007 13:04:58 GMT -5
OK - got it! Anyone looking for this, check bookfinder.com and type in Gary's name. There were still a few copies available for under $20 this morning even after I ordered one.
AW
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Post by glforeman on Aug 28, 2007 17:23:44 GMT -5
Please guys, save your money....I appreciate your interest but there will be NO comparison between the two books. The other was just designed for the Crockett family reunion in 1986 and this one...well, let's say we really want to make an impression! Thanks just the same.
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Post by Allen Wiener on Aug 28, 2007 17:52:14 GMT -5
Thanks Gary; I know everyone here is eagerly awaiting the new volume. I plan to pre-order it as soon as possible. However, you know that many of us are collectors, as well as students of history, and we are constantly endeavoring to obtain all works on the Alamo and its heroes in order to complete our collections -- which, of course, are never complete. Otherwise, as my mother used to say, what would be the fun in it?
AW
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Post by Rich Curilla on Aug 28, 2007 23:59:49 GMT -5
It also explains why he was first sited vic of the Campo Santo North of town....... Clarification. The Campo Santo was west of town, not north. |
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Post by Herb on Aug 29, 2007 7:54:30 GMT -5
It also explains why he was first sited vic of the Campo Santo North of town....... Clarification. The Campo Santo was west of town, not north. How about NW of the town center? ;D |
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Post by Rich Curilla on Aug 29, 2007 12:50:10 GMT -5
Clarification. The Campo Santo was west of town, not north. How about NW of the town center? ;D NOW you're talkin'!!! |
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