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The Conquest Of New Mexico And California: An Historical And Personal Narrative (1878)

The Conquest Of New Mexico And California: An Historical And Personal Narrative (1878)

Cooke, P. St George

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Business BiographiesFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1163946427
ISBN13: 9781163946428
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 316
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Conquest of New Mexico and California: An Historical and Personal Narrative is a book written by P. St. George Cooke in 1878. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during the Mexican-American War, specifically his involvement in the conquest of New Mexico and California.Cooke was a military officer who served in the United States Army during the mid-19th century. He played a key role in the American conquest of New Mexico and California, and his book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the war.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the conquest of New Mexico, and the second part focuses on the conquest of California. Cooke describes the military strategies and tactics used by the American forces, as well as the challenges they faced in their campaigns.In addition to the historical details, Cooke also includes personal anecdotes and observations about the people and places he encountered during the war. He provides insights into the cultures and customs of the Native American tribes and Mexican settlers in the region.Overall, The Conquest of New Mexico and California is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the Mexican-American War. Cooke's first-hand account provides a unique perspective on the events of the time and sheds light on the complex relationships between the various groups involved in the conflict.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.

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