Sam Houston (1917)

By George S. Bryan

Book Overview

Sam Houston is a biography book written by George Sands Bryan in 1917. The book covers the life of Sam Houston, who was a prominent figure in American history. Houston was a soldier, politician, and statesman who played a significant role in the formation of the state of Texas. The book starts with Houston's early life, including his childhood and his time as a soldier in the War of 1812. It then goes on to detail his political career, including his time as governor of Tennessee and his role in the Texas Revolution. The book also covers Houston's time as the first president of the Republic of Texas and his later years as a United States senator.Throughout the book, Bryan provides a detailed and comprehensive look at Houston's life, including his personal relationships and his struggles with alcoholism. The book also explores Houston's views on slavery and his efforts to preserve the Union during the Civil War.Overall, Sam Houston provides a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most influential figures. Bryan's writing is engaging and insightful, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164123645
• ISBN13: 9781164123644
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"