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Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers, the Texas victory that changed American history, Brian Kilmeade

Label
Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers, the Texas victory that changed American history, Brian Kilmeade
Language
eng
resource.biographical
contains biographical information
Illustrations
illustrationsplatesmaps
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers
Oclc number
1112072928
Responsibility statement
Brian Kilmeade
Sub title
the Texas victory that changed American history
Summary
"In his now trademark fashion, Brian Kilmeade explores hidden aspects of Sam Houston, the first president of Texas, and brings the reader to the scenes of one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Thanks to Kilmeade's storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamo"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Prologue: The lessons of battle -- General Jackson's Protégé -- Gone to Texas -- "Come and Take It" -- Concepción -- A Slow Siege at the Alamo -- The Defenders -- Twelve Days of Uncertainty -- The Massacre -- Bring Out the Dead -- Houston Hears the News -- Fort Defiance -- The Texian Exodus -- An Army Assembles -- The Battle at San Jacinto -- "Remember the Alamo!" -- Old Sam Jacinto -- President Sam Houston -- Epilogue: The Founding and the Founders of Texas
Target audience
adult
resource.variantTitle
Texas victory that changed American historySam Houston and the Alamo Avengers
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