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Title: The Texicans

Author: Elizabeth Maul Schwartz

Narrator: Rusty Nelson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-27-08

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Aligning with Miguel Gonzales, a young Royalist deserter, the Stockmans help liberate Mexico and Texas from Spanish rule. Honored as heroes of the revolution, they find themselves vilified by North American "Texians" set on a separate state. The Stockmans are swept along in the political current as their hero-turned-despot, General Santa Anna, brings them and Texas to a deadly showdown.

Members Reviews:

A Fascinating Facet of History

Most of us Americans have grown up with at least a vague awareness of the phrase, âRemember the Alamo!â But few have been really taught about the events leading up to that horrific event, or what happened afterwards in the intriguing story of how Texas earned its statehood. In Jinx Schwartzâs THE TEXICANS, thatâs exactly what she does, and does it extremely well. Using the Stockman family (German immigrants) as her epicenter, she introduces us, through them, to the complicated intermingling of land possession, land grants, revolution, changing allegiances, prejudices, and much, much more.

First owned by the Spanish, this land, locally known as The Zone, became a battleground for Mexicoâs revolution, followed by the Texas Revolution. Land grants had wooed American citizens there as well as Mexicans, and one never quite knew who was loyal to whom. Much like the predawn days of the American Revolution where neighbors distrusted neighbors, this point in time was dangerous as well as colorful. Names like Santa Anna, Hidalgo, Stephen Austin, and Andrew Jackson, all of whom we probably have heard about, here, are presented up close and personal in this very well written, descriptive, informative novel.

Having expected the same charming, clipped style of Ms. Schwartzâs Hedda Coffey series, I was surprised and pleased at how different her prose appeared hereââerudite and flowing, it befitted the time period and genre perfectly, while demonstrating the authorâs great versatility. A highly recommended read!

Fascinating

Fascinating historical fiction that is actually the fictionalized history of the author's family. She has included names and dates, plus possibilities. The family saga begins in 1806 with the Stockman family arriving by ship at Tejas. It follows the family as they grow and as they become Mexican Texans. The land, at first part of Mexico, over the years is fought over, becomes it's own country, then is settled and fought for by northern people from the United States. This is the engrossing story of the changing alliances and family dynamics that illustrate the battles over the land. It ends in 1838. Many historical figures are included as well as the author's ancestors, plus, a couple that were pure fiction. Recommended for lovers of a rousing tale and history.

Two cultures clash and blend and tear your heart apart

I've never been a fan of historical novels, but I am a huge Jinx Schwartz fan so I gave it a try. Jinx brings Texas / Mexican history to life in a fascinating tale of the clash and blending of two cultures that gave me insights into today's state of affairs along the border. Her knack for character development makes you care about their destinies and I was sorry to reach the end of the book. It made me realize how little I knew about that portion of American history. I hope she'll revisit the topic again.