From Slave to Statesman: The Legacy of Joshua Houston, Servant to Sam Houston

This is the story of the “other” Houston, Joshua, the slave of Margaret Lea until she married Sam Houston and moved to Texas in 1840. Joshua was unique among slaves: he was taught to read and write, and was allowed to keep money he earned. The story is set in a background of historical details about southern social history before, during, and after the Civil War. Sources include slave autobiographies and biographies; Houston family letters; oral histories of descendants of both Houston families; birth, marriage and death records; land records and deeds; church and school records.
ASIN: 0929398475
VSKU: GBV.0929398475.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Prather, Patricia Smith|Rather, Dan|Monday, Jane Clements
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: Book has minor corner edge dings and or scratches.