Mexican War Journal and Letters of Ralph W. Kirkham (Elma Dill Russell Spencer Series in the West and Southwest)

Miller, Robert Ryal [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0890965374 / ISBN 13: 9780890965375

Published by Texas A&M University Press, 2000

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Publisher: Texas A & M Univ PrDate of Publication: 1993Binding: soft coverEdition: Second Printing (so stated)Condition: Near FineDescription: Fine, crisp, clean unread softcover. The covers are clean with no soiling. The prior owner has placed a signed book plate on the second end paper- no other signs of age.

Seller Inventory # 003173

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mexican War Journal and Letters of Ralph W. Kirkham (Elma Dill Russell Spencer Series in the West and Southwest)
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0890965374
• ISBN 13: 9780890965375
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used: Very Good

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From Library Journal

Miller has accomplished every historian's dream of finding an untapped historical source. In this case it is the field diary and personal letters of a young lieutenant who accompanied Winfield Scott during the Mexican War. Oddly enough, this is the only first-hand account of the U.S. conquest of central Mexico. Besides his mili tary observations, Lieutenant Kirkham also left lively and frequently charming accounts of Mexican life and his adventures there. His personal contacts with local citizens and their relationships with the Yankee invaders are especially engaging. Recommended to public and academic institutions.
- Raymond L. Puffer, U.S. Air Force History Prog., Los Angeles
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