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Giddings, Campaign in Northern Mexico, 1853
Giddings, Campaign in Northern Mexico, 1853
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[Giddings, Luther]. SKETCHES OF THE CAMPAIGN IN NORTHERN MEXICO. New York: Putnam, 1853. xii, 13 - 336 pp. + frontis map, and folding plan of Monterey. 8vo in publisher's cloth, spine faded, slight shelf-lean, fly-leaves removed, contents with light to moderate foxing, one corner-chip (no loss of text), one marginal closed tear, map and folding plan a bit toned. Good or better. ****************************** First edition. A first-hand account of the lead-up to the Battle of Monterey and the eventual armistice signed between General Zachary Taylor and General Pedro de Ampudia. Major Luther Giddings gives an even-handed account, candidly pointing out misdeeds and cruelties on both sides. [Howes G157; Sabin 27330]
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