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Author: De Peyster, John Watts
Title: Personal and Military History of Philip Kearney, Major-General United States Volunteers
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Rice & Gage
Date Published: 1869
Description:

[4], [i] ii-xi [1, blank], [13] 14-512 pp. Frontispiece, added half title, 8 plates. (8vo) 23x15.5 cm (9x6"), original brown cloth decorated in gilt with spine gilt lettered. First Edition.

Kearny’s experiences in the Mexican-American War are covered in chapters 10-11. Kearny began service with Taylor, but was transferred to Scott’s command, where he remained from Veracruz to Mexico City, which city he is reputed to have been the first American soldier to enter. While recruiting in Illinois, he fell in with Abraham Lincoln, who helped him (p. 124). Kearny was described by Winfield Scott as “the bravest man I ever knew.” Kearny (1815-1862) was so eager for action that he fought with French troops while studying in France and even twice resigned because of inactivity. De Peyster (1821-1907) was a well-known historian, politician, and philanthropist.

 

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Rebacked; spine slightly faded; light wear; ffep detached; bookplate of Edward M. Craine on front pastedown.