Before he became the hero of the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, a rebellious sixteen-year-old Sam Houston ran away from home and spent three years living with the Cherokee in East Tennessee. At nineteen, without formal education, he taught school to pay off debts and later impressed General Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812. Sam Houston's journey from impulsive runaway to military leader and the first president of the Republic of Texas mirrors the accomplishments of George Washington, making him one of the most polarizing figures in Texas history. From $0.99. SHOP NOW /
