The Texan Scouts: A Story of the Alamo and Goliad is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story is set in Texas during the early 19th century, during the time when Texas was still a part of Mexico. The novel revolves around the events leading up to the Battle of the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre.The story follows the lives of two young Texans, Ned Fulton and his friend, Dick Shannon, who become scouts for the Texan army. They are tasked with gathering information about the movements of the Mexican army and relaying it back to the Texan leaders. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including hostile Native American tribes and Mexican soldiers.As the story progresses, the Texans become increasingly aware of the threat posed by the Mexican army and the need to prepare for battle. The novel culminates in the Battle of the Alamo, where the Texans make a valiant stand against the Mexican army, and the Goliad Massacre, where hundreds of Texan soldiers are executed by the Mexican army.Overall, The Texan Scouts is a gripping tale of bravery and sacrifice set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in Texas history. Altsheler's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail make this novel an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in Texan or American history.1913. The Texan Scouts is the second in the three-volume series, which includes The Texan Star and The Texan Triumph, and concerns the fortunes of Ned Fulton and his friends. The book begins: The horseman rode slowly toward the west, stopping once or twice to examine the wide circle of the horizon with eyes that were trained to note every aspect of the wilderness. On his right the plains melted away in gentle swell after swell, until they met the horizon. Their brown surface was broken only by the spiked and thorny cactus and stray bits of chaparral. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.