WEIMAR — The Friends of the Weimar Public Library will host author James Brasher as a part of its Texas history series on Friday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Weimar Public Library.
In his work, '11 Days on the Colorado: The Standoff Between the Texian and Mexican Armies and the Pivotal Battle Unfought," Brasher, a native of Weimar, examines the encampment of the Texian army on the Colorado River, with a particular focus on General Sam Houston's circum -
stances in that region.
Distinct from other literature on this topic, Brasher's publica tion emphasizes the maneuvers of the Texian army within our locality during March 1836, a crucial period that transpired between the fall of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.
From the Texian army's with drawal from Gonzales to Hous- ton's unexpected command to retreat to the Brazos, the mindset of the general is meticulously analyzed, and Brasher provides
rationalizations for Houston's choices. This enlightening ex - ploration of these specific events offers readers a novel perspective on that significant era.
Brasher possesses an ad- vanced degree in geology and has accumulated decades of ex- perience in the oil and gas sec - tor, alongside 16 years devoted
to groundwater conservation. He has authored several technical papers regarding subsurface ge - ology, as well as a magazine ar ticle that served as a precursor to this book.
His wife, Amanda Danning,
who is a nationally acclaimed sculptor and artist, contributed the illustrations for the publication.
Books will be available for purchase, and Brasher, along with his wife, will sign copies following the presentation.
To reserve your seat for this complimentary presentation, kindly RSVP to the library at 979-725-6608.
