From Slave to Statesman: The Legacy of Joshua Houston, Servant to Sam Houston

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This biography discusses the life of Joshua Houston starting at around twelve years of age until his death in 1902. The text includes commentary on the historical context of his life and anecdotal accounts. Index starts on page 259.

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xvii, 276 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.

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Prather, Patricia Smith, 1943- & Monday, Jane Clements, 1941- 1993.

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This biography discusses the life of Joshua Houston starting at around twelve years of age until his death in 1902. The text includes commentary on the historical context of his life and anecdotal accounts. Index starts on page 259.

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xvii, 276 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.

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  • OCLC: 28338870
  • ISBN: 0929398475
  • Call Number: F391.H79 P73 1993
  • Library of Congress Control Number: 93-25464
  • UNT Catalog No.: b1722833 | View in Discover
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc28330

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  • 1993

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  • 1819 - 1940~

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Prather, Patricia Smith, 1943- & Monday, Jane Clements, 1941-. From Slave to Statesman: The Legacy of Joshua Houston, Servant to Sam Houston, book, 1993; Denton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28330/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Press.

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