
A teenage volunteer steps onto the dusty plains of Texas just as the colony erupts against Mexican rule, and the story thrusts listeners into the heat of a fledgling rebellion. Through vivid scenes of campfires, desperate skirmishes, and the raw determination of settlers, the narrative captures the fierce yearning for freedom that fuels the struggle for a new republic.
Amid the turmoil, a charismatic leader emerges—Sam Houston—whose steadfast resolve and strategic mind guide the ragtag forces through perilous moments. His ability to rally men, outwit opponents, and endure personal hardships paints a portrait of a man shaped by both courage and conviction.
The early chapters blend authentic historical detail with dramatic storytelling, offering a gripping glimpse of the battles, alliances, and sacrifices that set the stage for Texas’s fight for independence. Listeners will feel the pulse of the frontier and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to forge a new destiny.
Full title
With Sam Houston in Texas A Boy Volunteer in the Texas Struggles for Independence, When in the Years 1835-1836 the Texas Colonists Threw Off the Unjust Rule of Mexico, and by Heroic Deeds Established, Under the Guidance of the Bluff Sam Houston, Their Own Free Republic Which To-day is the Great Lone Star State
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (558K characters)
Series
The American trail blazers
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2020-08-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1952
Best known for vivid adventure stories set in the American West, this early 20th-century writer blended fast-moving action with a reporter’s eye for historical detail. His books introduced generations of young readers to frontier figures, expeditions, and turning points in American history.
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