To Mexico With Scott: Letters Of Captain E. Kirby Smith To His Wife

by E. Kirby Smith, Robert Matteson Johnston, Emma Jerome Blackwood

Book Overview

To Mexico With Scott: Letters Of Captain E. Kirby Smith To His Wife is a collection of personal letters written by Captain E. Kirby Smith to his wife during his service in the Mexican-American War. The letters provide a firsthand account of the war and its impact on both the soldiers and the civilians. Captain Smith�������s letters cover a range of topics, including his experiences on the battlefield, his interactions with General Winfield Scott, and his observations of Mexican culture and society. The book also includes a historical introduction and annotations to provide context for the letters. Overall, To Mexico With Scott offers a unique perspective on the Mexican-American War and the personal experiences of those who fought in it.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: 1163601926
• ISBN13: 9781163601921
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"