The Road To Goliad: A novel of the Texas cart war - Softcover

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"The Road to Goliad" is a gripping historical drama set against the backdrop of the 1857 Texas Cart War—a violent and often overlooked chapter of American history. The novel explores the collision of two worlds: the long-established Tejanos (Texans of Mexican descent) who have dominated the freight industry for generations, and the surging population of Anglo-American settlers determined to seize economic control of the frontier.
The story follows two men on a collision course:

• Miguel Herrera: A seasoned Tejano freighter and family man. For years, Miguel has safely navigated the trail from San Antonio to the coast, providing for his community by offering lower rates through hard work and ancestral knowledge of the land. When his caravan is brutally ambushed by masked riders, Miguel is forced to choose between the safety of his family and a dangerous stand for his people's right to exist in their own homeland.
• Captain William Bragg: A former Texas Ranger and local leader who views the Mexican carters not as neighbors, but as an existential threat to Anglo-American prosperity. Under the guise of the "Goliad County Freight Regulation Committee," Bragg orchestrates a campaign of systemic intimidation and violence, believing he is protecting the future of Texas while descending into a lawless vigilantism he once fought against.

As the violence escalates from scorched-earth sabotage to cold-blooded murder, the conflict draws in a diverse cast of characters: Dr. Benjamin Walsh, a man of science torn between his community and his conscience; Adalberto Davila, a young driver whose idealism is shattered by a bullet; and James Crawford, a state investigator struggling to uphold the rule of law in a territory that seems to have abandoned it.
"The Road to Goliad" is a visceral examination of how economic competition can be twisted into racial warfare. It is a story of survival, dignity, and the heavy price paid when the "laws of the land" are written in blood.
Historical Context: The Texas Cart War
The novel is based on the actual events of 1857, where ethnic tensions and economic rivalry led to the deaths of approximately 75 people and required the intervention of the Texas Legislature and federal troops.

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