The Conquest Of New Mexico And California: An Historical And Personal Narrative (1878)

By Philip St. George Cooke

Book Overview

The Conquest of New Mexico and California: An Historical and Personal Narrative is a book written by P. St. George Cooke in 1878. The book is a detailed account of the conquest of New Mexico and California by the United States during the Mexican-American War. The author, who was a colonel in the U.S. Army during the war, provides a first-hand perspective on the events that unfolded during the conquest.The book is divided into two parts: the conquest of New Mexico and the conquest of California. In the first part, Cooke describes the military campaign led by General Stephen W. Kearny to capture Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. He provides a detailed account of the battles and skirmishes that took place along the way and the challenges faced by the American troops.In the second part, Cooke describes the conquest of California by the American forces led by General John C. Fr�����mont and Commodore Robert F. Stockton. He provides a detailed account of the battles and skirmishes that took place in California and the challenges faced by the American troops.The book also includes personal narratives from the author and other soldiers who fought in the war. These narratives provide a unique perspective on the experiences of the soldiers and the impact of the war on their lives.Overall, The Conquest of New Mexico and California: An Historical and Personal Narrative is a valuable historical account of the Mexican-American War and the conquest of two important territories by the United States.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054895951X
• ISBN13: 9780548959510
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"