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...
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