{"product_id":"keepers-of-the-spirit-the-corps-of-cadets-at-texas-am-university-1876-2001-9781603441551","title":"Keepers of the Spirit: The Corps of Cadets at Texas A\u0026m University, 1876-2001","description":"New in paperback \" . . . skillfully analyzed hundreds of primary source documents and integrated contemporary political, social and cultural elements in bringing to light the values, customs and controversies which have shaped the Corps' 125-year history.\"\u003ci\u003e--Texas Aggie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"If you are an Aggie, or a non-Aggie as I am, who holds the Cadet Corps of Texas A\u0026amp;M University in high regard, then buy this book.\"-\u003ci\u003eSan Antonio Express-News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"It is the rare reader who will not be struck by Adams's extensive research.\"\u003ci\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSouthwestern Historical Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Adams provides vivid images of early campus life at Texas A\u0026amp;M, beginning in 1876 when only six students enrolled. . . . This book is required reading for anyone who genuinely wants to try to understand the spirit that permeates the Corps of Cadets and the A\u0026amp;M campus. . . For dedicated Aggies, the book will make an ideal Christmas present for years to \u003ci\u003ecome\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003ci\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eJournal of South Texas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \" . . . a splendidly written book. Adams has researched his topic well and has provided an excellent bibliography.\"\u003ci\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEast Texas Historical Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJOHN A. ADAMS JR., '73, holds three degrees, including a doctorate in history, from Texas A\u0026amp;M University, where he was a member of the Corps. He is the author of two other books on the university's history. He resides in Orlando, Florida.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Texas A\u0026M University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527944802578,"sku":"9781603441551","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_20b7f816-48f1-4d8c-ac2f-a3fafd3a0bb7.jpg?v=1731318362","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/keepers-of-the-spirit-the-corps-of-cadets-at-texas-am-university-1876-2001-9781603441551","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}