All the "little facts" you never learned in school. Have you ever wondered how many "Republic's of Texas" have there been? You probably will be "shocked" at the answer. Have you ever wondered how many artillery pieces did Santa Anna "actually" have at the siege of the Alamo? Have you ever wondered where the remains of the Alamo Defenders were actually buried? When and by whom? Have you ever wondered which was the "very first" steamboat to come to Texas and what happened to it? You will probably be surprised Have you ever wondered what roll did Texas play during World War II? And were there any casualties? Have you ever wondered where the "Original Capitol of Texas" was? Hint, today to visit this historic place, you will have to travel out of state Yes Texas used to be even bigger If you have ever pondered any of these questions, then you really do need to read the two-volume book Texas Tales and Tall Ships by Malcom Lee Johnson. These and other pertinent questions are all addressed.