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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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#64: Jim Bowie, Part Two
21 minutes
Download MP3 audioIn 1828, Jim Bowie left behind his controversial life in Louisiana to start again in Texas, hoping to find his fortune. He found adventure, prosperity, and heartbreak as well. Most significantly, he found his ultimate fate and fame as one of the doomed defenders of the Alamo. This week we continue our look at the life and death of adventurer, rogue, and Texas icon Jim Bowie.
Before we begin… What dangerous thing would you least like to encounter on the Texas coast?
Once again the Sons of DeWitt Colony comes through with great information about one of the legends of Texas.
The Bowie brothers nearly lost their lives searching for the legendary mines of San Saba:
A fun and vivid look at the legend of Jim Bowie and his knife. Not sure what the Green Dragon society is, but if they like Bowie this much, they seem ok to us!
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