Overview
""Sam Houston: The Maker of Texas"" is a biography that chronicles the life of Sam Houston, a key figure in the history of Texas. The author, Albert Britt, traces Houston's life from his early days in Virginia to his time as a soldier, lawyer, and politician in Tennessee, and ultimately to his pivotal role in the creation of the Republic of Texas. The book explores Houston's relationships with important figures of the time, such as Andrew Jackson, and delves into his personal life, including his marriages and struggles with alcoholism. Through a detailed account of Houston's life, Britt provides insight into the political and social climate of the time and the events that led to the formation of the state of Texas. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Texas and the American West.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Boy's Own Book of Frontiersmen, by Albert Britt. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419122703.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781161541052
- ISBN-10: 1161541055
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.47 pounds
- Page Count: 26
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