Sam Houston (1917)

Sam Houston is a biography book written by George Sands Bryan and published in 1917. The book chronicles the life of Sam Houston, a prominent figure in American history who played a significant role in the Texas Revolution and the creation of the Republic of Texas. The book begins with Houston's early life, including his childhood in Virginia and Tennessee, his time as a soldier in the War of 1812, and his early political career. It then delves into Houston's involvement in the Texas Revolution, including his leadership of the Texan army and his pivotal victory at the Battle of San Jacinto. The book also covers Houston's tenure as the first president of the Republic of Texas, his efforts to secure Texas' annexation to the United States, and his subsequent career as a U.S. Senator and Governor of Texas. Throughout the book, Bryan provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Houston, exploring his strengths and weaknesses as a leader, his personal life and relationships, and his complex views on issues such as slavery and Native American rights. Overall, Sam Houston is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a compelling look at one of the most important figures 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.