Adventures In Mexico: Experienced During A Captivity Of Seven Months (1848) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163934081)

Adventures In Mexico: Experienced During A Captivity Of Seven Months (1848) is a memoir written by Corydon Donnavan about his experiences in Mexico during his captivity for seven months. The book provides a detailed account of the author's journey, which began when he was captured by Mexican soldiers during the Mexican-American War in 1847. Donnavan describes the harsh conditions he faced as a prisoner, including starvation, disease, and mistreatment by his captors.Throughout the book, Donnavan shares his observations of Mexican culture and society, as well as his interactions with the Mexican people. He also provides insights into the political and military situation in Mexico at the time, as well as the motivations and tactics of both the Mexican and American forces.Despite the difficulties he faced, Donnavan's memoir is characterized by his resilience and determination to survive. He details his numerous attempts to escape from captivity, and his eventual successful escape with the help of sympathetic Mexican citizens.Overall, Adventures In Mexico is a gripping and insightful account of one man's experiences during a tumultuous period in Mexican history. It provides a unique perspective on the Mexican-American War and sheds light on the complexities of the conflict from the point of view of a prisoner of war.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.

Author: Corydon Donnavan
ISBN-10: 1163934089
ISBN-13: 9781163934081
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d