Haley, James L

Chronicles the life of Sam Houston, discussing his momentous career in the decades preceding the Civil War as a Congressman and governor for Tennessee, his role as commander-in-chief of the Texas revolutionary army, and his two terms as president of the Republic of Texas.

Surveys the life of Stephen Austin, an American pioneer, who later became one of the founders of Texas.

Contains rare photographs, maps, and text which provide a broad view of the history of the state.