
Title | : | Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History |
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ISBN | : | 0525540555 |
ISBN-10 | : | 978-0525540557 |
Language | : | English |
Format Type | : | Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 288 pages |
Publication | : | Sentinel |
Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History Reviews
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I recall when Patrick Wayne reports to Davy Crocket, Jim Bowie, William Travis in "The Alamo", a scene which I never knew why with such a force(reportedly) as had by Col.Fannin, why were they unable to provide relief for the defenders of the mission at San Antonio De
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Such an amazing story in our great history, one that I really didn't know much about before I read it. The tale follows the life of 40 year old failed and disgraced politician and War of 1812 veteran Sam Houston, who leaves his home (Tennessee) and his country
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The reason for my four star review is due to the fact that I found myself skimming much of the book prior to the battle at the Alamo. From there onward I found the book to be a very interesting read. Maps provided throughout the book proved to be helpful to me. I've been
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Entertaining and informative and easy to read chronicle of the early days of Texas fight for freedom focusing on the role of the states first president.
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This is not another book about the Alamo battle. It is an examination of the history that led up to the battle of the Alamo and the aftermath that led to the decisive battle at San Jacinto, independence from Mexico and statehood. It follows several key people through to
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To read!
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I love Kilmeade's takes on various important historical battles, and this latest is no exception. The history of the Alamo, what led up to it and then what happened afterwards that led eventually to the nation and ultimately the state of Texas was something I had sadly not
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Well written historical book. Great for students of the UAS and how it was founded and developed over time.
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Fourth book in the series and I have enjoyed them all.Fast,quick paced and love the maps! For books dealing with history,maps,good maps are essential to find your place.I hope he writes a fifth book,judging by the way he has been moving up the years since American became a nation,I am thinking he is going to write next either about the Mexican American War or the Civil War.
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This was a gift for my son but he loved it.
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Just a great book. Well researched and easy to read. I couldn’t put it down
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Loved everything about book
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Una obra de fácil lectura que detalla con claridad parte de la historia de Texas.