<p>Joseph A. Altsheler's 'The Texan Star' sits as an illuminating piece of historical fiction, re-telling the resolute struggle for Texan independence through a gripping narrative that combines factual events with fictional characters. The author's literary proficiency shines through with stylistic precision, as he blends rousing action scenes with the lyrical beauty of the Texan landscape. Embodying both the tone and aspirations of early 20th-ce...