Chapter I: Preface

"The Texan Star," while a complete story in itself, is the first of three, projected by the author, and based upon the Texan struggle for liberty against the power of Mexico. This revolution, epic in its nature, and crowded with heroism and great events, divides itself naturally into three parts.

The first phase begins in Mexico with the treacherous imprisonment of Austin, the Texan leader, the rise of Santa Anna and his attempt, through bad faith, to disarm the Texans and leave them powerless before the Indians. It culminates in the rebellion of the Texans, and their capture, in the face of great odds, of San Antonio, the seat of the Mexican power in the north.

The second phase is the coming of Santa Anna with an overwhelming force, the fall of the Alamo, the massacre of Goliad and the dark days of Texas. Yet the period of gloom is relieved by the last stand of Crockett, Bowie, and their famous comrades.

The third phase is the coming of light in the darkness, Houston's crowning victory at San Jacinto, and the complete victory of the Texans.

The story of the Texan fight for freedom has always appealed to the author, as one of the most remarkable of modern times.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER
I THE PRISONERS
II A HAIR-CUT
III SANCTUARY
IV THE PALM
V IN THE PYRAMID
VI THE MARCH WITH COS
VII THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA
VIII THE BLACK JAGUAR
IX THE RUINED TEMPLES
X CACTUS AND MEXICANS
XI THE LONG CHASE
XII THE TRIAL OF PATIENCE
XIII THE TEXANS
XIV THE RING TAILED PANTHER
XV THE FIRST GUN
XVI THE COMING OF URREA
XVII THE OLD CONVENT
XVIII IN SAN ANTONIO
XIX THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER
XX THE WHEEL OF FIRE
XXI THE TEXAN STAR
XXII THE TAKING OF THE TOWN

THE TEXAN STAR