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Book Synopsis: 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.
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Discover the captivating story of Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers, the brave individuals who fought against all odds for Texas's freedom. Now available in paperback with a new epilogue, this New York Times bestseller is a must-read for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
Step back in time to March 1836, when the Mexican army, led by General Santa Anna, mercilessly ended the lives of over two hundred Texians at the Alamo. American legends Jim Bowie and Davey Crockett were among those who perished in this tragic event, leaving Texas's fight for independence hanging in the balance. But the story doesn't end there.
In the face of adversity, General Sam Houston emerged as the Texian settlers' beacon of hope. Under his remarkable leadership, Houston and his band of settlers rallied after the Alamo defeat, staging an astonishing comeback. Just six weeks later, they achieved a shocking victory against Santa Anna's army, securing the independence for which so many had sacrificed their lives.
Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers, written by Brian Kilmeade, a renowned storyteller, not only recaptures this pivotal war that changed America forever but also sheds light on the bravery and tactical brilliance of Houston and his lesser-known counterparts. The book pays homage to the Alamo and ensures that its heroic legacy is passed down to the next generation.
Don't miss your chance to experience the triumph of courage over adversity. Dive into the pages of Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers today and be inspired by the indomitable spirit of America's unsung heroes. Order your copy now!
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