Thomas E. Alexander

Echoes of Glory: Historic Military Sites across Texas Thomas E. Alexander

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Review Quotes: Frankly, I love "Faded Glory, "I love "Echoes of Glory, "and I hope there is a more. The concept is wonderful and makes an excellent contribution to Texas military history not only as a record of events, but as a call for recognition and preservation of these historic sites. "Echoes of Glory" incorporates archaeology reports; something all too often over looked by historians. Additionally, the authors take a holistic approach, not only capturing the military aspects of a site, but as well as the political, social and economic impact to local communities. Thomas Ty Smith, Author of "The Old Army in Texas "and" The U. S. army of the Texas Frontier economy"--Thomas Ty Smith (10/23/2015)"Biographical Note: THOMAS E. ALEXANDER, former US Air Force officer and rancher, is the author of several books on Texas military history, including "The Wings of Change: The Army Air Force Experience in Texas during World War II."DAN K. UTLEY is retired as chief historian of the Texas Historical Commission and the author or coauthor of numerous books, including "History Ahead: Stories beyond the Texas Roadside Markers.""Publisher Marketing: In their previous book, "Faded Glory: A Century of Forgotten Texas Military Sites, Then and Now," historians Thomas E. Alexander and Dan K. Utley chose to go beyond the familiar military sites of Texas the Alamo or the San Jacinto battlefield, for example to feature lesser known locations. The book successfully recovered these forgotten arenas for tourists and preservationists alike. Alexander and Utley now return with"Echoes of Glory," and the result is another impressive catalogue that highlights the hidden gems of Texas history. "Echoes of Glory"explores two dozen rarely discussed but equally significant military sites across Texas. From the establishment of a Spanish fortress at San Saba during the mission era to a multimillion-dollar Cold War naval base, readers will find a range of sites and stories to enlighten and entertain. Rare illustrations contrast each site with how it appeared in its glory days to how it appears today. "Echoes of Glory" underscores the need to preserve or fully interpret such places before they are lost forever."

Contributor Bio:  Utley, Dan K Dan K. Utley is Adjunct Professor of History at Texas State University and the chief historian for the Center for Texas Public History. In 2011, he received the Thomas L. Charlton Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Oral History Association.