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Come and Take It
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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#68: William Barret Travis
33 minutes
Download MP3 audioWilliam Barret Travis is one of the great icons of Texas history, but few realize that he experienced such failure and disappointment in his short life. Texas truly was a transformative place for this young man, and the fame and glory he sought in life came with his glorious death. This week we look at the life of Alamo hero William Barret Travis, on Come and Take It!
Before we begin… What’s your favorite Texas stadium?
A nice biography of Travis, from the Texas A&M history department.
Another great website about the shrine of Texas history, the Alamo.
The text of all of Travis’ famous letters from the Alamo.
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