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Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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#65: Jim Bowie, Part Three
23 minutes
Download MP3 audioJim Bowie was a man who lived many lives. He was a swindler, a fighter, a husband, an adventurer, a patriot, and a rebel. His years in Texas had brought him prosperity as well as heartbreak. In 1836, though, would find his ultimate fate and fame as one of the doomed defenders of the Alamo. This week we finish our look at the life and death of one of Texas greatest icons, Jim Bowie.
Before we begin… What’s your favorite 90’s Dallas rock band?
A neat, old timey newspaper style website look at the fall of the Alamo.
An article about the history and fate of Jim Bowie’s famed knife.
Another good read about the fate of that famous and deadly blade.
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