Houston, Austin, Crockett, and La Salle are famous cities in Texas, but who are the great men whom those cities were named after? This book takes you back in time to learn the thrilling history behind those prominent figures. Originally targeted at primary students, the book is a short read with simple and poetic language suitable for readers of all ages. "The people wanted a wise man to go to Congress to help make laws for the whole land. When election day came, they chose Sam Houston to go." Littlejohn writes about the leader of the Texas revolution, and the only American to be elected governor of two different states. "With only one companion, he set out on the long and dangerous journey." Discover what journey Stephen Austin had to make to save his career! "He was honest. In all things he tried to do what was right. His motto was 'Be sure you are right, then go ahead.'" Written about Davy Crockett. "La Salle was not the man to give up. He knew no such word as fail." The book dives into intricate details about those men's stories, their childhood, education, early careers, and their journeys which ended with them written in books of history in permanent ink.