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On book: "A fictional account of the lives of Sam Houston and Santa Anna, the book moves relentlessly to the adversaries' historic encounter at the battle of San Jacinto, which resulted, eventually, in the U.S. annexation of Texas."

In this fictional account of the Battle of San Jacinto, Jeff Long tells how an army of 700 American soldiers ravaged its way through sleeping Mexican troops. Led by Sam Houston, a man powerless to stop the tide of blood and revenge, this battle changed the course of Texan-and American-history.

Introduces the life of Sam Houston, who lived for a time among the Cherokee, is the only man to have served in Congress and been governor in two different states, helped lead Texas to independence from Mexico, and supported the Union even though he owned slaves. Introduces the life of Sam Houston, who lived among the Cherokee, is the only man to have been in Congress and governor in two states, helped lead Texas to independence from Mexico, and supported...

A biography of Sam Houston, including his early life with the Cherokee Indians, his political career in Washington, D.C., and his role in the history of Texas.

An easy-to-read biography of the soldier and politician who helped gain Texas' independence from Mexico and became president of the new Republic of Texas in 1836.