Memoirs Of A Maryland Volunteer: War With Mexico In The Years 1846-8 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430459620)

Memoirs Of A Maryland Volunteer: War With Mexico In The Years 1846-8 is a first-hand account of the Mexican-American War as experienced by John R. Kenly, a volunteer from Maryland who served in the conflict. The book provides a detailed narrative of Kenly's experiences, including his recruitment and training, his journey to Mexico, and his participation in several key battles, including the Battle of Buena Vista.In addition to the military aspects of the war, Kenly also provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, including discussions of slavery and the debate over the annexation of Texas. The book also includes descriptions of the landscapes and cultures of Mexico, as well as Kenly's interactions with the local people.Overall, Memoirs Of A Maryland Volunteer offers a unique perspective on the Mexican-American War, providing readers with a firsthand account of the conflict from the perspective of a soldier who was on the front lines.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: John R. Kenly
ISBN-10: 143045962X
ISBN-13: 9781430459620
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 520
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.16d