""Sam Houston: The Maker of Texas"" by Albert Britt is a biography of one of the most important figures in the history of Texas. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Sam Houston, who played a pivotal role in the formation of the state of Texas. Houston was a soldier, politician, and statesman who served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas, as well as a United States Senator and Governor of Texas. The book covers Houston's...