Why Mirabeau Lamar Matters to Texas

By Charles Cameron

Book Overview

After several military accomplishments, Mirabeau B. Lamar entered the world of Texas politics. Elected president in 1838, Lamar faced a host of problems with mixed success. His advocacy for education laid the framework for public education in Texas.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477709398
• ISBN13: 9781477709399
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6