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Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers : the Texas victory that changed American history / Brian Kilmeade.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525540533 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 272 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 24 cm
- Publisher: [New York] : Sentinel, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Maps on endpapers. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 976.404092 Houst-K | 31681010175701 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Brings to life one of the most pivotal moments in American historyâthe fight for Texas led by General Sam Houston who, along with his army of underdog Texians, was victorious over the enemy, securing their freedom and paving the way for Americaâs growth. Read by the author. Simultaneous. - Baker & Taylor
"In his now-trademark style, 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"-- - Penguin Putnam
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The pulse-pounding story of the fight for Texas by The New York Times bestselling author of George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates.
In March 1836, the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna massacred more than two hundred Texians who had been trapped in the Alamo. After thirteen days of fighting, American legends Jim Bowie and Davey Crockett died there, along with other Americans who had moved to Texas looking for a fresh start. It was a crushing blow to Texasâs fight for freedom.
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But the story doesnât end there. The defeat galvanized the Texian settlers, and under General Sam Houstonâs leadership they rallied. Six weeks after the Alamo, Houston and his band of settlers defeated Santa Annaâs army in a shocking victory, winning the independence for which so many had died.
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Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers recaptures this pivotal war that changed America forever, and sheds light on the tightrope all war heroes walk between courage and calculation. Thanks to Kilmeadeâs storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamoâand recognize the lesser known heroes who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
