Into Mexico with General Scott by Edwin L. Sabin

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Author Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand), 1870-1952
Illustrator Stephens, Charles H., 1851-1931
Title Into Mexico with General Scott
When attached to the Fourth United States Infantry, Division of Major-General William J. Worth, Corps of the famous Major-General Winfield Scott, known as Old Fuss and Feathers, campaign of 1847, lad Jerry Cameron marched and fought beside Second Lieutenant U. S. Grant all the way from Cera Cruz to the City of Mexico, where six thousand American soldiers planted the Stars and Stripes in the midst of one hundred and fifty thousand amazed people
Original Publication United States: J. B. Lippincott Company,1920.
Credits Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Into Mexico with General Scott" by Edwin L. Sabin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the Mexican-American War, particularly the campaign led by Major-General Winfield Scott during 1847, showcasing the experiences of soldiers and the pivotal events in their advance towards Mexico City. The story blends factual history with dramatized elements, likely appealing to readers interested in military history and American expansionism. The opening of the book introduces the context of the American invasion of Mexico through the eyes of Jerry Cameron, a young American boy trapped in Vera Cruz. As excitement builds in the city over reports of American ships approaching, Jerry watches the unfolding events with trepidation and hope. The narrative captures the moments leading up to the pivotal landing of American forces at Vera Cruz, highlighting contrasts between Mexican confidence and American determination. As the situation intensifies, Jerry’s longing to align with his compatriots adds a personal dimension to the larger historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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