Publisher's Synopsis
""Life and Public Services of Major-General Zachary Taylor: Also, The Life and Services of the Hon. Millard Fillmore"" is a comprehensive biography written by Belknap and Hamersley. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Major-General Zachary Taylor, who served as the 12th President of the United States from 1849 until his death in 1850. The book covers his early life, military career, and political achievements, including his role in the Mexican-American War and his presidency. In addition to Taylor's biography, the book also includes a section on the life and services of the Hon. Millard Fillmore, who served as the 13th President of the United States from 1850 to 1853. The authors provide a detailed account of Fillmore's early life, his political career, and his presidency, including his efforts to avoid a civil war and his support for the Compromise of 1850. Overall, ""Life and Public Services of Major-General Zachary Taylor: Also, The Life and Services of the Hon. Millard Fillmore"" is an informative and well-researched biography that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of two important figures in American history.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.
