Oh. Heck. Yes! I am now the proud owner of a legit Bowie knife! Albeit, it was only $21 at Walmart... But, hey, the fact that I can say that I own what is arguably one of the most historically significant knife designs is pretty damn epic if I do say so myself. From the famous Sandbar Fight of Natchez, Mississippi, to the Alamo and even the story of Dracula, the Bowie knife has played a bigger role in the past century-and-a-half than nearly any other blade, all thanks to that brave man who gave his life to secure the Texians' freedom for their descendants.
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A couple of days ago on Monday, I went with my grandmother to trek a little downtown. Our first stop was the San Fernando Cathedral, a beautiful church built by the Spaniards, and one of the oldest in the United States. Standing by the coffin in which lie the ashes of David Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis -- along with the other defenders of the Alamo -- I took a moment to pause in silence in respect for these tragic heroes. After that momentary sojourn, we made our way by trolley to the crown jewel of it all, the Alamo.
I truly cannot describe to you what it feels like to stand where the defenders died, to touch the walls of the sacred mission, and to immerse yourself in the history of the Texas Revolution. What was truly mind-boggling, however, was the fact that prior to that, I had watched the 2004 Alamo film, and had for some reason been thinking nonstop about James Bowie (who, by the way, is now my historical crush). Well, when I got to the mission, I felt some sort of calling, perhaps by the essence of the long-dead hero, and lo and behold, there was a Bowie exhibition being hosted that very day! I'm not sure what all of that meant, if anything, but before we left, I couldn't help but purchase a $5 rubber Bowie knife to place in my room for decoration. Now, if only I can find a real, good quality knife -- which is now legal to open carry in Texas -- that would be something. Just another connection to my favorite Alamo defender. :) |
AuthorMy name is Dani Slaughter. I am a university student from San Antonio, musing about what I see and how I see it. Archives
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