Lone Star Rising

The Revolutionary Birth of the Texas Republic

By: William C. Davis

Narrated by: Jonathan Hogan

No historian has been able to capture so elegantly the factors influencing the formation of the state of Texas. Three-time winner of the Jefferson Davis Award, William C. Davis precisely describes the spirit of the times during this momentous period. The conflicts between Anglo Texans, native Tejanos, and Mexican officials that led to war come to life with invigorating detail.©2004 William C. Davis (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Not Bad

I actually thought that this one was pretty good. Yes there was some minor repetition, but only when necessary. This was an easy listen and was interesting.

Well written history of Texas.

Lone Star Rising is an entertaining, well-written, and honest treatment of Texas history. Readers with an appreciation for history and adventure will enjoy it.

Extreme detail about Texas becoming a Texas.

What did you love best about Lone Star Rising?

The detail. Where and how the culture of Texas was formed. There was so much I did not know and so much helped me make a lot of sense of why Texas culture is like it is today.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sam Houston. The book made him real. Extremely complex.

What does Jonathan Hogan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He read very well and with passion for a book compromising so much detail.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The battle between Santa Anna and the Texans. I had no idea we were so lucky. Extreme luck.

Any additional comments?

This will teach Texans a lot about their history and to appreciate Tejanos a lot more.

An exceptional consideration of Texas History

A perfect consideration of Tejano and Anglo perspectives on early Texas History. A must read.

Jobathan Hogan Rules

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

YES This is one of my earlier audio books I had purchased.Being a Texan I felt it was informative interesting and impressive

Who was your favorite character and why?

Good info about Houston, but Crockett is always a guy’s favorite

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Hogan – was your favorite?

ALL

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Alamo

Any additional comments?

A narrator often makes or breaks the book and Jonathan Hogan is probably my favorite =]