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Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers : The Texas Victory That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100525540547
ISBN-139780525540540
eBay Product ID (ePID)2321117931
Product Key Features
Book TitleSam Houston and the Alamo Avengers : the Texas Victory That Changed American History
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicUnited States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), United States / 19th Century, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), Political, United States / General, Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorBrian Kilmeade
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-435289
Reviews"A gripping, pulse-pounding tale that'll have you turning the pages faster than you can say, 'Remember the Alamo!' Nobody does history like Brian Kilmeade!" --Brad Thor, author of Backlash and Use of Force "In this thrilling book, Brian Kilmeade reimagines Houston's bold life as a frontiersman, war fighter, and statesman for a new age." --Marcus Luttrell, retired Navy SEAL and author of Lone Survivor "Every page sparkles with historical insights, fine writing, and fast-paced, Western-style action. A must-read!" --Douglas Brinkley, author of American Moonshot "We Texans know how special our history is. Now, thanks to Brian Kilmeade's new book, the rest of the country can also celebrate the way defeat gave way to glory." --Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks "This story shouldn't be possible--and yet it is, filled with unlikely heroes forced to face staggering odds. Like our country itself, Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers staggers, inspires, and reminds us of the power of real leaders." --Brad Meltzer, author of The First Conspiracy "This magnificent jewel of a book is Brian Kilmeade's finest yet. The narrative is by turns riveting, poignant, and irresistible, while the scholarship is impeccable. What an achievement!" --Jay Winik, author of April 1865 and 1944 "Kilmeade tells a tale of early Texas history that echoes vibrantly today in the courage, honor, and commitment of the U.S. military serving around the world. A masterpiece!" --Admiral James Stavridis, 16th Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and author of Sailing True North "A fast-paced romp through the Texas Revolution that feels more like a novel than nonfiction. Kilmeade presents the leaders of the Lone Star State as the flawed and fearless heroes they truly were, and their David and Goliath story that changed American history is riveting reading." --Stephen L. Moore, author of Eighteen Minutes and Texas Rising "As a historian who has spent years working with the public, I believe the stories we tell should be accessible, interesting, and accurate. Brian Kilmeade hits all three points in Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers." --Dr. Richard Bruce Winders, author of Mr. Polk's Army, Crisis in the Southwest , and Sacrificed at the Alamo
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal976.403092
SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller now in paperback with a new epilogue. In March 1836, the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna massacred more than two hundred Texians who had been trapped in the Alamo. After thirteen days of fighting, American legends Jim Bowie and Davey Crockett died there, along with other Americans who had moved to Texas looking for a fresh start. It was a crushing blow to Texas's fight for freedom. But the story doesn't end there. The defeat galvanized the Texian settlers, and under General Sam Houston's leadership they rallied. Six weeks after the Alamo, Houston and his band of settlers defeated Santa Anna's army in a shocking victory, winning the independence for which so many had died. Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers recaptures this pivotal war that changed America forever, and sheds light on the tightrope all war heroes walk between courage and calculation. Thanks to Kilmeade's storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamo--and recognize the lesser known heroes who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat., The New York Times bestseller now in paperback with a new epilogue. In March 1836, the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna massacred more than two hundred Texians who had been trapped in the Alamo. After thirteen days of fighting, American legends Jim Bowie and Davey Crockett died there, along with other Americans who had moved to Texas looking for a fresh start. It was a crushing blow to Texas's fight for freedom. But the story doesn't end there. The defeat galvanized the Texian settlers, and under General Sam Houston's leadership they rallied. Six weeks after the Alamo, Houston and his band of settlers defeated Santa Anna's army in a shocking victory, winning the independence for which so many had died. Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers recaptures this pivotal war that changed America forever, and sheds light on the tightrope all war heroes walk between courage and calculation. Thanks to Kilmeade's storytelling, a new generation of readers will remember the Alamo-and recognize the lesser known heroes who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
LC Classification NumberF390.H84K55 2019
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- Jul 07, 2020
GREAT!
Excellent reading! As a native born Texan, There was information that I was totally unaware of. I highly recommend this read. You will not be wasting your time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 01, 2021
Wonderful history of Texas
A great history of the state of Texas. I learned so much from it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 17, 2020
The Alamo is always exciting
Great book on American historyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 04, 2020
Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers
Excellent bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 10, 2023
Good read
Many historical facts that I didn't knowVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 25, 2023
Interesting
Informative about part of Texas and US historyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
