| Keepers of the Spirit: The Corps of Cadets at Texas A&m University, 1876-2001 Contributor(s): Adams, John A., Jr. (Author), Bowen, Ray M. (Foreword by) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1603441557 ISBN-13: 9781603441551 Publisher: Texas A&M University Press OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: "Adams has skillfully analyzed hundreds of primary source docu-ments and integrated contemporary political, social and cultural elements in bringing to light the values, customs, and controver-sies which have shaped the Corps' 125-year history."--"Texas"" Aggie" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - Education | History - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) |
| Dewey: 355.223 |
| LCCN: 2001000717 |
| Series: Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students Texas A & M University (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 7" W x 10" (1.59 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: New in paperback " . . . skillfully analyzed hundreds of primary source documents and integrated contemporary political, social and cultural elements in bringing to light the values, customs and controversies which have shaped the Corps' 125-year history."--Texas Aggie "If you are an Aggie, or a non-Aggie as I am, who holds the Cadet Corps of Texas A&M University in high regard, then buy this book."-San Antonio Express-News "It is the rare reader who will not be struck by Adams's extensive research."-Southwestern Historical Quarterly "Adams provides vivid images of early campus life at Texas A&M, beginning in 1876 when only six students enrolled. . . . This book is required reading for anyone who genuinely wants to try to understand the spirit that permeates the Corps of Cadets and the A&M campus. . . For dedicated Aggies, the book will make an ideal Christmas present for years to come."-Journal of South Texas " . . . a splendidly written book. Adams has researched his topic well and has provided an excellent bibliography."-East Texas Historical Journal |