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Zachary Taylor /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Eisenhower, John S. D., 1922-2013
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Times Books, [2008]
Edition:1st ed.
Series:American presidents series (Times Books (Firm))
Subjects:
Taylor, Zachary, > 1784-1850.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1849-1853.
Generals > United States > Biography.
Mexican War, 1846-1848 > Campaigns.
Table of Contents:
  • Early career
  • Unsung hero
  • "Old rough and ready"
  • Fort Jesup to the Rio Grande
  • War with Mexico!
  • Monterrey
  • Buena Vista
  • The election of 1848
  • Inauguration and early days in the White House
  • California and New Mexico
  • Foreign affairs
  • The great debate
  • The death of the president.