Sam Houston, A Discovery Book
Jean Lee Latham
Hardcover
(Garrard Publ. Co., March 15, 1965)
Copyright 1965, hardcover with dustjacket, 80 pages with 3-color illustrations throughout. SUBJECT: "Sam Houston had been living with the Cherokee Indians on Hiwassee Island off the coast of Tennessee. But duty called when he joined General Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812. He served as Governor of Tennessee and became leader of the Texan army fighting for independence from Mexico. Sam led them to victory and became President of the Republic of Texas, then U.S. Senator and Governor after Texas was admitted to the Union. THEME: Story for youth to learn about early pioneers who made the United States a strong nation that it is today. CONDITION: Library cardholder/checkout sheet and stamps/notations inside. Dustjacket is enclosed in mylar overlay taped to cover. Binding is secure.