by Jean Fritz
First published 1986
Sam Houston strides across the Texas frontier as a figure whose real adventures match any tall tale. Fritz captures the drama and energy that made Houston into a legend of truly Texan proportions. The biography follows Houston through his remarkable journey from his early years to his pivotal role in Texas history. Fritz shows how Houston's larger than life personality and bold actions created the stories that would be retold for generations. The author maintains all the excitement and force of Houston's actual experiences while revealing the man behind the myths. Readers discover how Houston's choices and character shaped not just his own destiny but the future of Texas itself. Fritz delivers Houston's story with the same vigor that defined his life.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-story, larger-than-life-protagonist
Setting: Texas
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
109 pages · Paperback · Putnam Juvenile