General Taylor

A biography of General Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. The book covers Taylor's military career, including his service in the Mexican-American War, as well as his brief but eventful presidency. The author, Oliver Otis Howard, was himself a veteran of the Civil War and knew many of the figures involved in Taylor's life and career. This book is an informative and engaging portrait of an important figure in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.