American in Texas The Story of Sam Houston

Sam Houston is one of the most colorful figures in U.S. history. After becoming a military hero at a young age, he embarked on a political career that seemed destined to send him to the White House. But when his young wife suddenly left him, Houston resigned as governor of Tennessee and headed west to live with the Cherokee. He later became the dominant figure in the fight to break Texas away from Mexico, winning the decisive military victory against Mexican General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. Houston went on to serve as president of the Republic of Texas, then as governor and U.S. Senator from the new state. Book jacket.Caravantes, Peggy is the author of 'American in Texas The Story of Sam Houston', published 2003 under ISBN 9781931798198 and ISBN 1931798192.