Heart of a Warrior
The UNTOLD STORY of Col. William Gordon Cooke
Nonfiction, History, Military, Other, Americas, United States, 19th Century, Biography & Memoir, Historical
| Author: | Steven A. Brownrigg | ISBN: | 1230001450385 |
| Publisher: | Steven A. Brownrigg | Publication: | December 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven A. Brownrigg |
| ISBN: | 1230001450385 |
| Publisher: | Steven A. Brownrigg |
| Publication: | December 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The first complete biography of Col. William Gordon Cooke, leader of the New Orleans Greys, and a Founding Father of the Republic of Texas and the State of Texas. Never before told, this epic work brings new discoveries and fresh insights into Texas history through the life of the one of the most important figures in the War of Independence and the creation of the Republic of Texas. The hero of the Storming of Bexar, the Battle of San Jacinto, Commander of the Army of Texas, Chief Commissioner on the Texan-Santa Fe Expedition, and a major participant at the Council House Fight, the Battle of Salado, the Somervell Expedition, and Captain of Marines in the Texas Navy during the famous sea Battles of Campeche. Congressman, Secretary of War, and Adjutant General are just a few of his many titles. Enjoy a tour through every major event in the history of the Republic of Texas in this fascinating adventure story. Readers will be captivated by the drama and dangerous exploits of one of the most intriguing figures in Texas history.
The first complete biography of Col. William Gordon Cooke, leader of the New Orleans Greys, and a Founding Father of the Republic of Texas and the State of Texas. Never before told, this epic work brings new discoveries and fresh insights into Texas history through the life of the one of the most important figures in the War of Independence and the creation of the Republic of Texas. The hero of the Storming of Bexar, the Battle of San Jacinto, Commander of the Army of Texas, Chief Commissioner on the Texan-Santa Fe Expedition, and a major participant at the Council House Fight, the Battle of Salado, the Somervell Expedition, and Captain of Marines in the Texas Navy during the famous sea Battles of Campeche. Congressman, Secretary of War, and Adjutant General are just a few of his many titles. Enjoy a tour through every major event in the history of the Republic of Texas in this fascinating adventure story. Readers will be captivated by the drama and dangerous exploits of one of the most intriguing figures in Texas history.
