Zebulon Pike: Thomas Jefferson's Agent for Empire

by George R. Matthews

Through careful examination of primary documents, this book reveals that the true purpose of Zebulon Pike's western expedition in 1806-1807 was not innocent exploration of the West but an espionage mission in preparation for an American invasion of New Mexico.

In 1806, the United States was on the brink of war with Spain over the disputed western boundary of the Louisiana Purchase and anticipated invading New Mexico. Possessing only...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440844313
• ISBN13: 9781440844317
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.4"