Book Description

This comprehensive biography offers fresh insights into the life and career of Major-General Zachary Taylor, one of America's most celebrated military leaders. Drawing on original sources and archival materials, the author provides a vivid account of Taylor's tenacious leadership style and the key role he played in shaping American history. With compelling portraits of the other generals who fought alongside Taylor, as well as detailed accounts of their many battles, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.