Sam Houston and the American Southwest (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Randolph B. Campbell (Author)

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Publication Date: June 27, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0321091396 | ISBN-13: 978-0321091390 | Edition: 2

This biography explores the life of Sam Houston and his important role in the development of the Southwest. The book examines the actions and ideas of Sam Houston, relating his life to the broader themes and developments of the time in which he lived. For anyone interested in the life of Sam Houston, the history of the American Southwest, or the history of Texas.

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This biography explores the life of Sam Houston and his important role in the development of the Southwest. The book examines the actions and ideas of Sam Houston, relating his life to the broader themes and developments of the time in which he lived. For anyone interested in the life of Sam Houston, the history of the American Southwest, or the history of Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 2 edition (June 27, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321091396
• ISBN-13: 978-0321091390
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #659,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book will shed new light on an unlikely figure..., May 25, 2005

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Matthew Watt (TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sam Houston and the American Southwest (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Randolph B. Campbell writes about a man I never knew had that much impact on Texas and the United States in Sam Houston and the American Southwest. The writing is quick and simple to read, and flows from one topic to the next easily.

The book covers everything from Sam Houston's beginnings, to his forrays as a military man and finally to his exploits as a political leader. He impacted Texas more than any other person, and was a leading voice in both the War against Mexico and the Civil War. To characterize his impact on Texas, one would only have to look at the political atmosphere of Texas in their early Republic days. Texas was a two party state, those who were Houston supporters and those who were anti-Houston.

I loved learning about Sam Houston's command during Texas's fight for independence, his thoughts on the Civil War (always a Union man, something unusual for a southerner), and the love he had for his wife (his last words will emphasize this). He was the first President of the Republic of Texas, served as a senator after the state was annexed, and is the only man to serve as governor in two states (Texas and Tennessee). I would have never known three fourths of this information if it wasn't for Randolph B. Campbell's Sam Houston and the American Southwest. I highly recommend this read, for literature lovers and history buffs and all those in between. Everyone enjoy!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We're indebted to men like him., October 4, 2006

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J. Scott Ezzell (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sam Houston and the American Southwest, 3rd Edition (Library of American Biography) (Paperback)

This is an excellent little book. It's entertaining reading and highly informative. I'm not only glad I read the book but I find myself wanting to know much more about Sam Houston and his era. I think Texans and all Americans are much more indebted to men like him than we realize. Would to God we had some Sam Houstons today!

4.0 out of 5 stars Above Average, very informative, September 28, 2010

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This review is from: Sam Houston and the American Southwest, 3rd Edition (Library of American Biography) (Paperback)

This was a great book in learning about Sam Houston, but it is also a history of Sam Houston's actions and influences in Texas before, during, and after Texas Independence. The book was not a difficult read.