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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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#38: Mier Expedition
30 minutes
Download MP3 audioIn 1842, war between the Republic of Texas and Mexico reignited, leading to a series of disastrous invasions back and forth across the border. Today we look at the compelling story of the Mier Expedition and the infamous Black Bean incident.
Before we begin… What’s your favorite Texas dance hall?
There are some good first-hand accounts on the Sons of DeWitt Colony site.
As always, the Handbook of Texas Online gives a good overview of the Mier Expedition and the Black Bean Incident.
Here’s a good collection of links/summaries of the events surrounding the Mier Expedition, from multiple points of view.
Lone Star Nation by H.W. Brands is hailed as a “balanced, unromanticized account” of the early years of Texas, including the events surrounding the Mier Expedition.
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