El Puchero: the Letters of a Surgeon of Volunteers During Scott's Campaign (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781846774997)

One medical man's Mexican War

This curiously titled book-El Puchero-is principally comprised of the journal entries of a young surgeon of volunteers on campaign with Scott during the American-Mexican War. This is a very rare book in every sense and cannot be readily found or purchased by the modern reader, which will only enhance its pleasure, because its author has an easy, companionable style and is ready to appreciate incident, humour and the essential detail of camp life and the battlefield. All the principal engagements of Scott's campaign are described in authentic detail including the capture of Mexico City itself. The journal has been augmented with contemporary accounts and overviews of the actions witnessed by the author making this title a well rounded source for the subject.

Author: Richard McSherry
ISBN-10: 1846774993
ISBN-13: 9781846774997
Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
Language: English
Published: 08/06/2008
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.58d