The Filibuster: The Career Of William Walker

By Laurence Greene

Book Overview

The Filibuster: The Career of William Walker is a non-fiction book written by Laurence Greene. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of William Walker, an American adventurer and filibuster who attempted to establish a slave-holding empire in Central America during the mid-19th century. The book covers Walker's early life, his involvement in the Mexican-American War, his failed attempts to conquer Baja California and Sonora, and his successful conquest of Nicaragua, where he declared himself president in 1856. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the United States and Central America, the debate over slavery, and the rise of the filibuster movement. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary newspapers, government documents, and personal letters, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of Walker's life and times. The Filibuster: The Career of William Walker is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history.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: 1432515152
• ISBN13: 9781432515157
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"