Ron J Jackson – Joe the Slave Who Became an Alamo Hero

Joe Travis was a slave. Life wasn't gentle with Joe. If being a slave for decades wasn't enough, he also is the only known male survivor of the Alamo massacre. If that wasn't enough, after surviving and giving us most of what we know about the attack, he was resubjected to slavery and denied a pension. All of this despite be recognized as a hero of the battle. To ice the cake, Joe was then forgotten by history.

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Ron Jackson, and co-author Lee Spencer White picked up the story of Joe, dusted off the legacy and wrote the impossible tale. Ron is has also written the book on the Barge Fight that occurred in Benicia in the late 1800's. Ron and Pete A Turner will get together twice in the next few weeks to capture shows that highlight Ron's books.

Joining Ron and Pete is Don Frazier. Don is a historian who focuses on the Alamo. Coincidentally, Don has written a play about Joe's life. This work and Don's professional knowledge of the Alamo create a unique and truly wonderful blend of expertise for all of us to enjoy.