The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston (1929)

by Marquis James

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"This is the stuff of which legend is made, this story of the making of Texas, and Houston is one with those semilegendary characters-- with Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, with Marion the Swamp Fox and Ethan Allen.... In a sense he is too good to be true, this man who wrought such mighty deeds within the lifetime of our fathers and grandfathers; in a sense if he had not existed we should have had to create him." -- from the introduction by Henry Steele Commager… (more)

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Classic American story of the Old West frontier. A biography of Sam Houston, both heroic and adventuresome. This story is a semis character like Daniel Boone, Davey Crockett.. (

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Huba.Library | Nov 11, 2022 |

Really, I had no idea! Glad I know now. (

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sydsavvy | Apr 8, 2016 |

Excellent biography of a fascinating man. (

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tloeffler | Jan 20, 2016 |

Texans love Texas and all things Texan. After moving to Texas 30 years ago, I was overwhelmed by the culture and baffled by the pride of so many of its natives. I reluctantly began reading this biography of Sam Houston, expecting to put it back down after reading a couple of chapters. What a surprise to find this volume absorbing both as a biography of a fascinating individualist and as a history of the United States, Texas, and Tennessee during the Jacksonian era. This is a must-read for anyone who is seeking a realistic feel for this era of history and who likes understanding how historic icons emerge. Sam Houston is someone I would love to have as a friend. (

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dragon25a | Apr 22, 2012 |

Very vivid; frankly pro-Houston; probably could be criticized
on that account but enjoyable to read; mildly racist by modern standards (

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antiquary | Jul 27, 2008 |

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1929

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"This is the stuff of which legend is made, this story of the making of Texas, and Houston is one with those semilegendary characters-- with Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, with Marion the Swamp Fox and Ethan Allen.... In a sense he is too good to be true, this man who wrought such mighty deeds within the lifetime of our fathers and grandfathers; in a sense if he had not existed we should have had to create him." -- from the introduction by Henry Steele Commager

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