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The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston
de Marquis James
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- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Muy bueno/Very Good
- Librería
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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EUR 14.31EUR 7.16
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Sobre este artículo
Slipcased Hardcover Cloth 489 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good Slipcase Good. BOMC Reprint edition 1990. Handsome red buckram boards with black boxing and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Previous owner's signature on interior pages does not disturb illustrations on endpapers. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Edges have some spotting. Glossy illustrated endpapers and sewn in ribbon. An unclipped dust jacket smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few wrinkles and chips. Slipcase shelf worn and stained. Not an ex-library or remainder copy.
"The Raven" is a compelling biography that delves into the life and legacy of one of America's most enigmatic and influential figures, Sam Houston. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, James paints a vivid portrait of Houston's remarkable journey, from his early years as a frontiersman and soldier to his pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Texas as a statesman and leader.
Through rich detail and insightful analysis, James explores Houston's complex personality, his relationships with key figures of his time, and his enduring impact on the history of the American West. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and firsthand accounts, "The Raven" offers readers a captivating glimpse into the tumultuous era of frontier expansion and political upheaval, while also shedding light on the enduring legend of Sam Houston as a towering figure in American history.
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- Librería
- River House Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 657165
- Título
- The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston
- Autor
- Marquis James
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Hardcover Cloth
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Muy bueno
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Very Good
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- Reprint
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- The American Past / Book of the Month Club
- Lugar de publicación
- New York, NY
- Fecha de publicación
- 1990
- Páginas
- 489
- Peso
- 0.00 libras
- Catálogos del vendedor
- Texana; Biography;
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- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Buckram
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- Gilt
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- Jacket
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- BOMC
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- Cloth
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Categorías de este libro
- Países y culturas Norteamérica Estados Unidos Texas
- Países y culturas Norteamérica Estados Unidos Oeste
- Historia Historia occidental
- Ciencias sociales Grupos étnicos Estudios judíos Biografía étnica
- Países y culturas
- Historia Historia occidental Historia de los Estados Unidos Historia de Texas Texas
- Biografías y ensayos Biografía y memorias
