With Sam Houston in Texas

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With Sam Houston in Texas

by Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand) Sabin

EN·~9 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand) Sabin

Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand) Sabin

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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