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Jackson, Crockett and Houston on the American Frontier: From Fort Mims to the Alamo, 1813-1836

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Jackson, Crockett and Houston on the American Frontier: From Fort Mims to the Alamo, 1813-1836 - Williams, Paul, Dr.
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The 1813 storming of Fort Mims by Creek Indians brought to light the careers of Andrew Jackson, David Crockett and Sam Houston. All three fought the Creeks and each would have his part to play two decades later when the Alamo was stormed during fight for Texan independence from Mexico. President Jackson was the first head of state to recognize the fledgling Republic of Texas. Colonel Crockett would be enshrined as a folk hero for his glorious stand at the Alamo. General Houston won Texan independence at San Jacinto in 1836. ...

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Jackson, Crockett and Houston on the American Frontier: From Fort Mims to the Alamo, 1813-1836 2016, McFarland & Company, Jefferson

ISBN-13: 9781476665870

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