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A profile of the twelfth president traces his rise in the military and successes in the Mexican war to his election as the first president without a prior political office, in an account that also offers insight into Taylor's views on ...
August 16—Brigadier General William Hull, in charge of the north-western army, surrendered at Detroit.{69} These events flung gates ajar for the onrush of redskin hordes, whom Tecumseh had taught to stand together, and the English had ...
The rough-hewn general who rose to the nation's highest office, and whose presidency witnessed the first political skirmishes that would lead to the Civil War Zachary Taylor was a soldier's soldier, a man who lived up to his nickname, "Old ...
This biography introduces readers to Zachary Taylor including his early political career and key events from Taylor's administration including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and the Compromise of 1850.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the United States president who was nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready" because of his perfect army record.
Biography of the twelfth president of United States, discussing his personal life, education, and military and political career.
This tome is the second volume of Holman Hamilton’s landmark biography of Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), the 12th President of the United States.
Discusses the early life, family, political career, and contributions of the twelfth president of the United States.
Presents a biography of Zachary Taylor