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The Road to San Jacinto is a historical non-fiction book written by J. Frank Davis. The book narrates the events leading up to the battle of San Jacinto, which was a decisive battle in the Texas Revolution. The author provides a detailed account of the political and military strategies that led to the battle, and how the Texan army, led by General Sam Houston, was able to defeat the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna.The book begins with an introduction to the political climate in Texas during the 1830s, when the Mexican government was imposing strict laws on the Texans. It then goes on to describe how the Texans organized themselves into an army and fought against the Mexican army in several battles. The book also provides insights into the personalities of the key players involved in the conflict, including Sam Houston, Santa Anna, and other military leaders.The climax of the book is the battle of San Jacinto, which took place on April 21, 1836. The author describes the battle in detail, including the strategies employed by both sides and the bravery of the Texan soldiers. The book also explains the aftermath of the battle, including the signing of the Treaty of Velasco, which recognized Texas as an independent country.Overall, The Road to San Jacinto is a well-researched and informative book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Texas Revolution and the events that led to the battle of San Jacinto. The book is recommended for anyone interested in Texas history, military history, or the history of the American Southwest.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.
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The Road to San Jacinto is a historical non-fiction book written by J. Frank Davis. The book narrates the events leading up to the battle of San Jacinto, which was a decisive battle in the Texas Revolution. The author provides a detailed account of the political and military strategies that led to the battle, and how the Texan army, led by General Sam Houston, was able to defeat the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna.The book begins with an introduction to the political climate in Texas during the 1830s, when the Mexican government was imposing strict laws on the Texans. It then goes on to describe how the Texans organized themselves into an army and fought against the Mexican army in several battles. The book also provides insights into the personalities of the key players involved in the conflict, including Sam Houston, Santa Anna, and other military leaders.The climax of the book is the battle of San Jacinto, which took place on April 21, 1836. The author describes the battle in detail, including the strategies employed by both sides and the bravery of the Texan soldiers. The book also explains the aftermath of the battle, including the signing of the Treaty of Velasco, which recognized Texas as an independent country.Overall, The Road to San Jacinto is a well-researched and informative book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Texas Revolution and the events that led to the battle of San Jacinto. The book is recommended for anyone interested in Texas history, military history, or the history of the American Southwest.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.