The Battle of San Jacinto and the San Jacinto Campaign

"The Battle of San Jacinto and the San Jacinto Campaign" by Louis Wiltz Kemp is a historical record from the 20th century, telling the story of the famous battle on April 21, 1836, that won Texas its freedom from Mexico. The book looks at what happened before the battle too, including the societal and political issues that were involved, and what the battle meant for Texas and the United States. Kemp describes how tough things were for the Texas army as they fought against General Santa Anna's much bigger Mexican army. The book points out important people like Sam Houston, the leader of the Texas fighters, and gives exciting details about the battle itself, from planning moves to intense fighting. It shares the spirit and reasons of the Texas soldiers, who were driven by a need to avenge the deaths at the Alamo and Goliad. The San Jacinto battle, which was quick but led to a big win, is shown as a turning point in American history, changing land borders and how Mexico and the United States would interact in the future.