March 1836: The story of the Alamo is familiar to most: more than two hundred Texians trapped in an adobe mission and massacred. Though the rallying cry of "Remember the Alamo" rang across the country, Houston knew it was poor strategy to aggressively retaliate immediately. One month after the massacre, he and his army of underdog Texians soundly defeated Santa Anna's troops in under eighteen minutes at the Battle of San Jacinto, and in doing so won the independence for which so many had died. Kilmeade brings one of the most pivotal moments in American history to life.
Presents a biography Sam Houston, the first president of the Texas republic, and chronicles his childhood in Virginia, life among the Native Americans in Tennessee, service during the War of 1812, and involvement in the Texas war for Independence.
"Kilmeade explores hidden aspects of Sam Houston, the first president of Texas, and brings the reader to the scenes of one of the most pivotal moments in American history"--Provided by publisher.
Introduces students to the life of Sam Houston, describing how he befriended the Cherokees as a youth, fought the British, served as governor of two states, and became a hero after leading the battle to win Texas's freedom from Mexico.
Contains the previously unpublished personal letters to and from Sam Houston from March 6, 1846 to August 11, 1848. Covers the time period when Houston left Texas for the U.S. Senate up to the end of the Mexican War.
Examines the life of Sam Houston, including his early life on the Western frontier, his time as a soldier, leading the fight for Texas' independence, and his political career in Texas.
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.
