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Following General Sam Houston: From 1793 to 1863

Following General Sam Houston: From 1793 to 1863

Hardcover

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258435365
ISBN13: 9781258435363
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 21 2012
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Following General Sam Houston: From 1793 To 1863 is a historical biography written by Amelia W. Williams. The book tells the story of Sam Houston, a prominent figure in American history who played a critical role in the formation of the state of Texas. The biography covers Houston's life from his birth in Virginia in 1793 to his death in Texas in 1863.The book explores Houston's early years, including his childhood in Tennessee and his service in the War of 1812. It also delves into his political career, which included serving as governor of Tennessee and later as president of the Republic of Texas. The biography details Houston's efforts to secure Texas' independence from Mexico and his role in the annexation of Texas by the United States.Throughout the book, Williams provides insights into Houston's personal life, including his marriages and relationships with family and friends. She also explores Houston's complex relationship with Native Americans, including his adoption by the Cherokee tribe and his efforts to negotiate peaceful relations between Native Americans and white settlers.Overall, Following General Sam Houston: From 1793 To 1863 is a comprehensive biography that provides a detailed look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important historical figures.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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