Sam Houston

  • Sam Houston: Life and Times of Liberator of Texas an Authentic American Hero
    By John Hoyt Williams

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  • Sam Houston: Of Texas (1793-1863)
    By Dan Zadra, Harold Henriksen

    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.

  • Sam Houston
    By Susan Sales Harkins, William H. Harkins

    Sam Houston is remembered in the name of a major city in the place he loved-Texas.

  • Sam Houston
    By Susan Sales Harkins, William H. Harkins

    Sam Houston is remembered in the name of a major city in the place he loved—Texas.

  • Sam Houston
    By James L. Haley

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  • Sam Houston: A Study In Leadership
    By Bill O'Neal

    O'Neal lectured about Houston for more than three decades in Texas history classes at Panola College, and the response to his public lecture on Houston as a leader at the Bob Bullock Museum inspired this book.

  • Sam Houston: Texas Hero
    By Susan Gregson

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  • Sam Houston
    By James L. Haley

    Hume took the matter up with the Reverend Obadiah Jennings, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Nashville, and together they declined, “on good grounds, as we think.” More to the point was the fact that Obadiah Jennings was the ...

  • Sam Houston
    By John Williams

    Chouteau, the aristocratic son of one of the founders of St. Louis, was a legendary frontier figure. He had been a pioneer of the lucrative Santa Fe Trail and an ally of John Jacob Astor's fur-trading empire, and he was a father.

  • Sam Houston: Courageous Texas Hero
    By Carl R. Green, William R. Sanford

    ... 34 as peacemaker, 25–26, 29 as president of Texas, 31–35 as Senator, 20–22, 36–39 as soldier, 5–8, 13–19, 29–30 as teacher, 11–12 wounding of, 7, 16–17 Houston, Sam (father), 9, 10 Houston, Tiana (Rogers), 26, 33 J Jackson, Andrew, ...

  • Sam Houston: For Texas and the Union
    By Mac Woodward

    Sam Houston's Legacy History will always remember Sam Houston's command of the army of Texas during the Texas Revolution and at the Battle of San Jacinto . Sam Houston's legacy , however , cannot be limited to a brief period in time or ...

  • Sam Houston: Soldier and Statesman
    By Tracey Boraas

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  • Sam Houston
    By James L. Haley

    In-depth biography explores the story of Houston's many accomplishments and the complex man behind them.

  • Sam Houston: A Study in Leadership
    By Bill O'Neal

    Sam Houston: A Study in Leadership

  • Sam Houston: Standing Firm
    By Mary Dodson Wade

    Describes the life and accomplishments of Sam Houston, one of the founders of Texas, from his early life and years with the Cherokee Indians to his careers in the army and politics.

  • Sam Houston: Courageous Texas Hero
    By Carl R. Green, William R. Sanford

    "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"--Provided by publisher.

  • Sam Houston: Texas Hero
    By Carl R. Green, William Reynolds Sanford

    The life of Sam Houston, who served as governor of Tennessee, and president, United States senator, and governor of Texas

  • Sam Houston: Texas Hero
    By Susan R. Gregson

    The biography of the famous Texas governor and patriot.

  • Sam Houston: The Life and Legacy of the Man Who Led the Texas Revolution
    By Charles River Charles River Editors

    A look at how Sam Houston became one of the Southwest's most important figures. Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. Also includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading.

  • Sam Houston: A Fearless Statesman
    By Joanne Mattern

    Presents the life of Sam Houston, who served as an army commander, United States senator, and governor of Texas.