New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1986 G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York. 1986. Softcover/Trade Wraps. Stated First Impression. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for gift inscription on the half title page. Book Condition: VG; light rubbing to wraps; bumping to top of rear flap. No DJ. Pictorial Wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not creased or split. 109 pp 8vo. This portrait of Sam Houston describes his role in the battle of Texas for independence from Mexico. The author's wit, sensitivity and understanding of young readers have won her numerous awards and honors. They have also granted her the ability to make history and historical figures come to life. This book chronicles the colorful life of Sam Houston from his boyhood in Virginia to his death in Huntsville, Texas. While this biography is not easy reading, and a knowledge of the Civil War is helpful in understanding Houston's story, Fritz tempers the complicated background material with amusing anecdotes. This thoroughly researched narrative is supplemented by writings and quotes by Houston and his acquaintances. A clean very presentable copy.

Sinopsis

Colorful Sam Houston leaps to life in the pages of this fresh and funny biography, set against the story of Texas?s fight for independence from Mexico. ?Lively, readable, and solidly researched, this is the kind of biography every child needs.? ? Booklist , starred review ?Jean Fritz has done it again.?Her writing turns this larger-than-life character into a very real person.?? School Library Journal , starred review ?Young readers will find the book fast-paced and fact-packed.? ? The New York Times Book Review Jean Fritz lives in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

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Librería: Walnut Valley Books/Books by White (US)
Inventario del vendedor #: 005026
Título: Make Way for Sam Houston
Autor: Jean Fritz
Ilustrador: Elise Primavera
Formato/Encuadernación: Soft cover
Estado del libro: Usado - Very Good
Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket
Cantidad disponible: 1
Edición: 1st Edition
Encuadernación: Tapa blanda
ISBN 10: 039921304X
ISBN 13: 9780399213045
Editorial: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Lugar de publicación: New York, NY
Fecha de publicación: 1986
Tamaño: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Palabras clave: young readers, Sam Houston, Civil War, The Alamo, Texas Independence, Slavery, Santa Anna, Battle of San Jacinto, confederacy, secession.
Catálogos del vendedor: Biographies; Mexican War;

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Walnut Valley Books is a small independent home-based business with the bulk of my holdings being of an American military nature covering everything from the Revolutionary War to the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I also have holdings of books on the Middle East, the southwestern United States (New Mexico especially, Kansas related titles, Oklahoma related titles, and other regionally specialized books. All of my holdings are hand-selected to be good quality books of interest to the reader, historian, or the collector. In addition to the above, you will also find a wide range of other topics such as Medical, US History, autobiographical, biographical, sports, women's studies, and many other eclectic topics.

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G: Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
Title Page: A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
Half Title: The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Pictorial Wraps: Pictorial wraps are color illustrated covers for paperback books. Preceding mass-market paperbacks, this format brought popular...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....

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