| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Intro; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. John S. "Rip" Ford and Texas in the Civil War; 2. The First Battle of Palmito Ranch, 1864; 3. The Second Battle of Palmito Ranch, 1865; 4. From Battlefield to NationalHistoric Landmark; 5. Park Day Gets the Ball Rolling; 6. Archeology atop Palmito Hill; 7. Getting the Word Out; 8. On the Eve of the Sesquicentennial; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
"Opening with a crisp retelling of the principal military events that unfolded at Palmito Ranch, near the Confederate port city of Brownsville, Ginn and McWhorter go on to recount the determined initiative pursued by a team of stakeholders, organized largely through the efforts of the Texas Historical Commission, to study, document, and preserve this important Texas historic site. Now, after less than a decade of focused effort, visitors to the area may benefit from not only improved and expanded historical markers, but also a radio transmitter and a viewing platform, along with other interpretive aids. All this is due to the campaign spearheaded by McWhorter, Ginn, and a cohort of dedicated volunteers and professionals. The objective, as McCaslin's foreword emphasizes, is to 'enhance Texans' understanding of their state's role in the Civil War.'" Supplied by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Ford, John Salmon.
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Ford, John Salmon. |
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Texas Historical Commission.
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Texas Historical Commission. |
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American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) |
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Battle of Palmito Ranch (Texas : 1865) |
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Palmito Ranch, Battle of, Tex., 1865.
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Battlefield monuments -- Texas -- Palmito Ranch.
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Battlefield monuments. |
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Texas. |
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Palmito Ranch (Tex.) -- History, Military.
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Historic sites -- Conservation and restoration -- Texas -- Cameron County.
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Historic sites -- Conservation and restoration. |
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Texas -- Cameron County. |
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Historiography.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Influence.
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Heritage tourism -- Texas.
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Heritage tourism. |
| Chronological Term |
1861-1865 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Military history.
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| Added Author |
McWhorter, William Alexander, 1975- author.
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McCaslin, Richard B., writer of foreword.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ginn, Jody Edward, 1969- Palmito Ranch. First edition. College Station : Texas A & M University Press, [2018] (DLC) 2017058031 |
| ISBN |
9781623496371 (electronic book) |
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1623496373 (electronic book) |
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9781623496364 |
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