West Routt Library District

Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War.

A biography of Texas governor George W. Bush, dicussing his early life, and tracing his political career from his first run for Congress to his presidential campaign in 2000.

Profiles the life and career of Sam Houston-- as a military leader, president of the republic, U.S. senator, and governor. Houston is known as the Father of Texas, because under his command the Texan army defeated the Mexican army to gain control of this territory.

Profiles the life of the forty-third president, including his childhood, education, early career, role as governor of Texas, and the 2000 campaign and election.

Profiles the life of the Texas governor, incluidng his childhood, education, involvement in the military, personal life, and campaign for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination.

A brief account of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began.

In this political memoir, the governor of Texas and front-runner for president in the year 2000 tells us who he is and what he stands for. The George W. Bush who leaps off these pages has his father's energy, his mother's tart and honest wit, and his own irreverence and impatience. He has prospered as George and Barbara's boy -- "How can I deny it?" -- but has walked a very fine line between loyalty and independence. He addresses the questions that...