From the Halls of the Montezumas, 14: Mexican War Dispatches from James L. Freaner, Writing Under the Pen Name Mustang

by Alan D. Gaff

James L. Freaner is one of the most important unknown Americans in our nation's history. Freaner gained fame throughout the country during the Mexican War while covering General Winfield Scott's campaign. As one of America's first war correspondents, Freaner's letters appeared in newspapers under the byline "Mustang," and his reports from the front included information unavailable elsewhere. Among Freaner's scoops were the publication of complete...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574417673
• ISBN13: 9781574417678
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: University of North Texas Press
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"