Sam Houston and the American Southwest
By: Randolph B. Campbell ; edited by Mark C. Carnes.
Contributors: Carnes, Mark C. 1950-
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: Library of American biography; Library of American biography (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 226
Subjects: Houston, Sam, -- 1793-1863; United States. -- Congress. -- Senate -- Biography; Governors -- Texas -- Biography; Legislators -- United States -- Biography; Texas -- History -- To 1846
Genres: Biography.
Description: "Governor of two states, president of an independent republic, and for thirteen years a United States senator, Sam Houston forged a life of great adventure, frequent controversy, and lasting achievement. In this updated biography, Randolph B. Campbell explores Houston's life within the historical context of the emerging West and presents a case study of the possibilities and limitations of leadership in a democratic society. "--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-209) and index.