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.

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