Bibliograph

Sam Houston, courageous Texas hero, William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green

Type

Label

Sam Houston, courageous Texas hero, William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sam Houston

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green

Series statement

Courageous heroes of the American West

Sub title

courageous Texas hero

Summary

Crushing losses at the Alamo and Goliad sent the Texans reeling. With the stronger Mexican army poised for victory, General Sam Houston commanded all that remained of the Texas army fighting for its independence. Greatly outnumbered, General Houston mounted his white horse and led his soldiers into battle at San Jacinto. Surprising the Mexican troops with their bold attack, the fiery Texans rallied to an overwhelming victory, claiming their independence. One of the founders of Texas, Sam Houston served the state as a governor and senator, but he's most remembered as an American hero

Target audience

juvenile

Classification