{"product_id":"softly-call-the-muster-the-evolution-of-a-texas-aggie-traditionvolume-52-paperback","title":"Softly Call the Muster: The Evolution of a Texas Aggie Traditionvolume 52 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn A. Adams  Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard Buck Weirus\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTexas A\u0026amp;M University has many unique traditions, but the annual muster ceremony held on April 21 is among the most hallowed. No other gathering brings more former students together for a single event, marked by Aggies in more than four hundred locations worldwide. Aggies originally observed San Jacinto Day--the victory on April 21, 1836, by the Texans over Santa Anna--with club activities. During the WWII defense of Corregidor in Manila Bay the muster tradition gained broader significance. Surrounded, pounded by several quarter-ton shells a minute, and with little hope of relief that April of 1942, Gen. George F. Moore '08 thought of his alma mater and sought out a roster of all Aggies on Corregidor. News of the Aggie spirit in that dark hour electrified the nation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book traces the evolution of Aggie Muster from its early roots to the modern-day observance. Through research and hundreds of interviews, John A. Adams, Jr. '73 has captured the essence and spirit of this honored Texas Aggie tradition.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Adams, Jr. '73 holds a doctorate in history from Texas A\u0026amp;M University. He is a former commander of Squadron One (1972-73) of the Cadet Corps and a member of the Ross Volunteer Firing Squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 8.56 x 5.55 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42737716658239,"sku":"9780890965863","price":23.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fa5bc78e7d4ae741978f2e42dc804e81.webp?v=1765150836","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/softly-call-the-muster-the-evolution-of-a-texas-aggie-traditionvolume-52-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}