Sam Houston
Sam Houston

Author: James L. Haley

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

Published: 2015-04-10

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 0806152141

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In the decades preceding the Civil War, few figures in the United States were as influential or as controversial as Sam Houston. In Sam Houston, James L. Haley explores Houston’s momentous career and the complex man behind it. Haley’s fifteen years of research and writing have produced possibly the most complete, most personal, and most readable Sam Houston biography ever written. Drawn from personal papers never before available as well as the papers of others in Houston’s circle, this biography will delight anyone intrigued by Sam Houston, Texas history, Civil War history, or America’s tradition of rugged individualism.

Sam Houston
Sam Houston

Author: John Hoyt Williams

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1994-03-03

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 0671880713

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Against the tumultuous backdrop of early Texas history, Williams sketches a vivid portrait of a truly American legend. Map.

A Picture Book of Sam Houston
A Picture Book of Sam Houston

Author: David A. Adler

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780823423699

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Provides a brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Texas politician Sam Houston.

The Texas Republic and the Mormon Kingdom of God
The Texas Republic and the Mormon Kingdom of God

Author: Michael Van Wagenen

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781585441846

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History has until now hidden how close the ambitions of these two men came to carving out a Mormon Kingdom of God in the Republic of Texas.".

Sam Houston
Sam Houston

Author: Mary Dodson Wade

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781933979137

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A simple biography of Sam Houston.

Sam Houston and the American Southwest
Sam Houston and the American Southwest

Author: Randolph B. Campbell

Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13:

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In this biography, Randolph B. Campbell explores the life of Sam Houston and his important role in the development of the Southwest. Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each of the titles in the Library of American Biography Series focus on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American history and national life. In addition, each biography relates the life of its subject to the broader themes and developments of the times.

The Raven
The Raven

Author: Marquis James

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 1988-08

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 9780292770409

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A portrait of Houston's diverse careers that sheds light upon his heroism, romanticism, and contributions to the Republic of Texas

Sword of San Jacinto
Sword of San Jacinto

Author: Marshall De Bruhl

Publisher: Random House (NY)

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13:

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Using new material, the author re-creates Houston as a frontiersman, soldier, and politician, plus his tumultuous personal life.

Sam Houston's Republic
Sam Houston's Republic

Author: Lynne Basham Tagawa

Publisher: Xulon Press

Published: 2012-05

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 1619967790

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As the author of world history textbooks for children, I am always on the hunt for extraordinary literature that complements my work and helps bring history to life. I have found such a resource with Sam Houston's Republic . . . a captivating and historically accurate portrayal . . .-Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History. Sam Houston's Republic chronicles Texas history in a captivating blend of adventure, politics, Christian faith, romance, and even a splash of humor. The author illuminates the hearts and minds of her characters in a vivid detail that belies a history text . . . A highly recommended read! -Susan B. Weir Hear hoof beats in your classroom or homeschool . . . - Travel with Sam Houston as he outmaneuvers Santa Anna - Journey with Zechariah Morrell as he preaches the gospel and endures hardship - Defend the frontier with Texas Ranger Jack Hays "captivating . . . an amazing piece of work . . . I enjoyed it immensely . . ." -Paul White, 11th grade Lynne Tagawa never found "social studies" interesting in school. After the Lord saved her she began to see that history was His Story. Married and the mother of four sons, she has taught in Christian schools and at home. The Tagawas reside in Texas.