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(MEXICAN WAR). The Life of Gen. Zachary Taylor, and a History of the War in Mexico, Giving an Account of the Battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, and Buena Vista, with Sketches of the Lives of Ringgold, May, Yell, M'Kee, Hardin, Henry Clay, Jr., and Others. Illustrated with a Portrait of General Taylor, and Views of the Battles. New York: Wm. H. Graham, 1847. 1st ed. 8vo. 64 pp. Original printed and pictorial wraps (darkened, some wear to extremities). Double column, including frontis., illustrated title and 5 text illustrations (3 full-page).  A solid copy, text fairly fresh. $250.00

 

One of a spate of laudatory biographies published in the wake of Taylor?��s   military successes in Mexico, helping to propel him to the presidency in 1848. The anonymous author indicates that a sequel dealing with the latter months of the war, describing the exploits of Gen. Winfield Scott, is in the works. The full-page illustrations, one of which is signed in the plate ?��J Gilbert,?�� comprise an unidentified battle scene, plus ?��Taylor and His Generals?�� and ?��Attack on the Kentucky Brigade.?�� There is also a cut of Taylor ?��Visiting the Troops?�� and a half-page illustration, ?��Charge of Capt. May.?��

Not in Sabin.