The Mier Expedition

By Walter F. McCaleb

Book Overview

The Mier Expedition by Walter F. McCaleb is a historical account of the ill-fated expedition of Texan volunteers into Mexico in 1842. The book details the events leading up to the expedition, the battles fought, and the aftermath of the expedition, including the infamous ""Black Bean Episode"" where Mexican authorities executed Texas prisoners. The author draws from primary sources, including letters and journals of the participants, to provide a detailed and accurate account of the expedition. The book also explores the political and social tensions between Texas and Mexico at the time, and how these tensions contributed to the expedition's failure. Overall, The Mier Expedition is a comprehensive and engaging account of a significant event in Texas 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: 1163817791
• ISBN13: 9781163817797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"