This is the first of a series of three classic adventure stories dealing with the Texan struggle for liberty and the famous days of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Favorites of youngsters for generations, the Texas Series offers dramatic stories together with exact historical facts.

The story opens in the City of Mexico, where Ned Fulton, the young hero, is held prisoner. He escapes by means of a singular device and attempts to make his way to Texas. After many adventures with the Indians and Mexicans, he is again captured and thrown into a submarine dungeon. Once more, while a great storm is raging, he escapes, is pursued by brigands, and just as his doom seems sure, he is rescued by the famous Colonel Bowie. Santa Anna, Sm Houston, "Deaf" Smith, and other historical characters appear in the course of the narrative.

In one of the most thrilling stories of his career Mr. Altsheler has now brought the spirit of Texas to vivid life.

From the dust jacket of the 1940 edition