Taylor was one of the leading military commanders of his time, and this book offers a detailed account of his life, his military campaigns, and his legacy. Frost provides a vivid picture of the social and political context of Taylor's life, and his descriptions of battles and campaigns are both thrilling and informative. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American military leadership.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.