The Boy Captive Of The Texas Mier Expedition (1909)

By Fanny Chambers Gooch Iglehart

Book Overview

The Boy Captive Of The Texas Mier Expedition is a historical novel written by Fanny Chambers Gooch-Iglehart and first published in 1909. The book is based on a true story of a young boy named William Lockhart who was captured by Mexican forces during the Mier Expedition in 1842. The Mier Expedition was a military campaign launched by the Republic of Texas against Mexico in an attempt to annex the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. The expedition was a failure, and the Texans were captured by Mexican forces. The Mexican authorities decided to execute every tenth man, and young William Lockhart was among those chosen. However, his life was spared when a Mexican officer recognized him as the son of a former Mexican comrade-in-arms. William was then taken as a captive to Mexico City, where he spent several months in prison before being released. The Boy Captive Of The Texas Mier Expedition is a gripping tale of survival and resilience. The book portrays the harsh conditions that William and his fellow captives endured, including hunger, thirst, and physical abuse. It also explores the complex relationships between the Texans and their Mexican captors, as well as the political and social tensions that led to the Mier Expedition. Overall, The Boy Captive Of The Texas Mier Expedition is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a little-known chapter of American and Mexican history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the Mexican-American War, or the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163980269
• ISBN13: 9781163980262
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"