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

from Matthew1982

Written by an individual involved in TV and film, this book could easily be the basis for an action miniseries or collection of movies. It is built almost entirely around the three men mentioned in the title - Andrew Jackson, Davy Crockett, and Sam Houston. The author focuses on gritty action sce...

from hippypaul

From Mims to San Jacinto Paul Williams tells the history of Andrew Jackson, David Crockett and Sam Houston by using the device of focusing on the events from 1812 to 1836. From early on there was tension between European settlers and Native Americans. The repeated violence between the two groups ...

from cyorgason

I really enjoyed this story of Crockett and Houston between the years 1813 and 1836. Not being from Texas, where some of this is probably taught in history classes from elementary school on up, I learned quite of few things about these heroes from the American Frontier. I would recommend this boo...

from daddywarbooks

Despite some weakness in proof-reading and editing, this book by Paul Williams, is a very enjoyable and informative read. By detailing the intertwining lives of Andrew Jackson, David (Davy) Crockett, and Sam Houston, the author provides a broader and insightful view of their personalities and sur...

from smithwil

I have read bios of Jackson, Crockett and Houston so I approached this book and the concept behind it with some skepticism. However, after reading the book, I commend Paul Williams for a fine job of storytelling that accomplishes exactly what was promised in the concept. Some stretches of the sto...