Campaigns Of The Rio Grande And Of Mexico (1851)

Campaigns Of The Rio Grande And Of Mexico is a historical account of the Mexican-American War, written by Isaac Ingalls Stevens in 1851. The book details the military campaigns of General Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott, who led American forces against the Mexican army in battles along the Rio Grande and in central Mexico. Stevens, who served as a colonel in the war, provides a firsthand perspective on the events, including the famous battles of Buena Vista and Chapultepec. The book also covers the political and social context of the war, including the tensions between the United States and Mexico over the annexation of Texas and the controversy surrounding the war's legitimacy. Overall, Campaigns Of The Rio Grande And Of Mexico is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most significant conflicts in American history.With Notices Of The Recent Work Of Major Ripley.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.