This 1924 edition of The Men Who Made Texas Free by Sam Houston Dixon is in great shape for a one hundred year old book!  There is some slight shelf wear and the binding is becoming slightly loose, but the cover is still in good condition as are the pages.


Amazon describes this book as "a historical book written by Sam Houston Dixon. The book highlights the lives and contributions of the men who played a significant role in the struggle for Texas' independence from Mexico. It provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Texas Revolution, including the political and social climate of the time, and the key players involved in the fight for freedom.Dixon's book features in-depth biographies of some of the most prominent figures in Texas history, such as Sam Houston, William Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett. The author also covers lesser-known heroes of the Texas Revolution, including Juan Seguin, Lorenzo de Zavala, and William Barret Travis.The book is divided into chapters that chronologically follow the events leading up to the revolution, the battles fought, and the eventual victory of the Texans. Dixon's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in Texas history.Overall, ""The Men Who Made Texas Free"" is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the Texas Revolution and the individuals who fought for the state's independence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Texas or the American West.The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence; Sketches Of Their Lives And Patriotic Services To The Republic And State With A Facsimile Of The Declaration Of Independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work."

All proceeds from this sale go to support the Eta Sigma chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honors Society at Stephen F. Austin State University.  The Eta Sigma chapter is committed to helping their student members attend academic conferences to present their research.  Funds from all of their book sales will go to helping them host history related and professional development events and towards a scholarship fund to help their students travel to conferences.