First published in 1958 as part of the Landmark Books series, this historical non-fiction work for young readers details the 1836 Siege of the Alamo. Warren, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, focuses on the key figures of the battle, including Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett.

The "Gabriel" you see in the printed dedication is Gabriel Warren, the author’s only son. Robert Penn Warren actually dedicated this book specifically to him.
Because this is a First Edition (1958) of a Landmark Book by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, it holds significant value for collectors, especially given the personal connection to his son.