""Sam Houston: The Maker of Texas"" by Albert Britt is a comprehensive biography of one of the most important figures in Texas history. The book traces Houston's life from his birth in Virginia to his death in Texas, highlighting his many accomplishments along the way. Houston was a soldier, a politician, and a statesman, and he played a crucial role in the formation of the state of Texas. The book explores Houston's early years, his time as a soldier,...