This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: (London) "Country life" in 1860 in 323 pages; Subjects: Mexican War, 1846-1848; United States; History / Latin America / Mexico; History / Military / United States; History / United States / General; History / United States / 19th Century;