1849 1ed Mexican American WAR Zachary Taylor McClellan TEXAS Alamo Almanac RARE

1849 1^ed Mexican American WAR Zachary Taylor McClellan TEXAS Alamo Almanac RARE

‘The Old Rough and Ready Almanac’ was a mid-19^th-century periodical written to highlight the events of the Mexican American War and the military career of Zachary Taylor. Taylor, who would be the 12^th President of the United States, gained the nickname ‘Old rough and Ready’ because of his leadership during the Second Seminole War.

This particular 1849 issue contains articles on:

• The American victory at Chapultepec, Col Seymour raising the American flag
• Zachary Taylor’s personal remarks, portrait
• McClellan attacks on Mexican guerillas at Palo Verde
• Death of Henry Clay, Jr at Battle of Buena Vista
• Mexico City siege by American troops
• Siege of Puebla
• Captain Drum and the brass cannon captures

Item number: #21816

Price: $499

TAYLOR, Zachary

The Old Rough and Ready Almanac, 1849.

Philadelphia: Turner & Fisher, 1849. 1^st edition

Details:

• Collation:
  • Wanting pages 23-24, 33-34
  • Fascinating illustrations throughout, including battle illustrations
• Language: English
• Binding: Pamphlet; tight and secure
• Size: ~7.5in X 6in (19cm x 15.5cm)

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