I read this book (actually two books in one) for the Popsugar category of "a book tied to your ancestry". One of my many-times-great-grandfathers was John Leonard Randal, one of the Senators in the Republic of Texas. him, the characters in these two novels came to Texas from Tennessee in the 1830's to seek land. The first of these two novels is about their migration to Texas and subsequent participation in the battles of Goliad and San Jacinto (with a brief summary of the Battle of the Alamo). The second is about the time after the end of the Texas Revolution when the survivors went back to their land and rebuilt. Both were good stories that sweep you right along. For some reason the first one is written in the first person by one of two brothers from Tennessee. The second one is also about him, but is written in the third person. I'm not sure why Kelton chose to do it that way, but both are effective. And both of them discuss the war and the battles without being sentimental or glorifying them. Both are unsparing about the racial prejudice against Mexicans, even those who fought side by side against Santa Anna. And both bring the history of Texas to life. 2018-popsugar historical-fiction texas-setting M. O'GannonAuthor 8 books2

Texas Sunrise – A novel of the Texas Republic – Printed 1965 - **** - A long narrative advertised as two separate novels – one about the Massacre at Goliad and the second about the follow up to the battle of San Jacinto. To me, the book read as one novel. Joshua Buckalew is the protagonist in both, and the plot follow Buckalew through a turbulent time in the settlement of Texas and the separation from Mexico. Kelton is a master of including the detail that makes the period and setting come alive. Kelton’s character development brings you close to the characters. Much of the emotion of the book is about race discrimination toward Mexicans which I am sure was integral in the history of the state. The book was a little long and too much emotionally involved for my taste, but Kelton still earns a four star rating. Great historical novel for those interested in early Texas history. Rosemary76 1 follower

This double book by Elmer Kelton parallels that of THE REBELS which told of the first and second battles of the Alamo. Goliad is mentioned in THE REBELS, but in the first book of TEXAS SUNRISE.....MASSACRE AT GOLIAD, it is given in great detail. Then the second book AFTER THE BUGLES, (starting after the battle of San Jacinto, which won Texas independence) tells of picking up the pieces, to put Texas back together again. Julie136 4

Saw this in my NJ library and of course had to read it. I was surprised how much I d it given how much I disd Texas History in school, but this was a wonderful novel based during the days of the Texas revolution from Mexico. Tere107 Want to read

I met Mr. Kelton on 11/11/08 while at a book signing. I bought this for my Dad's Christmas gift and had it personalized for him.
Now, I need to read it. Kate554

Ha! I knew he'd Elmer Kelton and he did. Dad seemed surprised by how much he d it.dads-texas-fiction Lee60 2

So enjoyed this story of Texas. Elmer Kelton brings it up close and personal. If you love Texas history you will enjoy this book. Kerry170

i love Texas history and all Elmer Kelton books Chad9

Good historical novel on the Texas war of independence. Mary L.693 4

This book gave a lot of insight into the Texas/Mexican conflict and the history of Texas becoming a State. I love reading Elmer Kelton and also any good historical novel. Dan Panke341 4

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