Narrative of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition, Comprising a Description of A Tour Through Texas and Across the Great Southwestern Prairies, the Camanche and Caygüa Hunting-Grounds, with an Account of the Sufferings from Want of Food, Losses From Hostile Indians, and Final Capture of the Texans and Their March, as Prisoners, to the City of Mexico (2 Volume Set)

Description

Author: Kendall, George Wilkins (1809-1867)

Publisher: The Steck Company

Pub Date: 1935 (Facsimile Reproduction)

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Volume 1: Fair to Good.  Binding tight.  No marks.  One closed tear on fold-out map, one approx. 1/2″ tear at top edge of p. 13/14.  Without dust jacket. Some scuffing to rear board.  Gilt on spine still sharp, easily readable.  Light edge and corner wear.  Volume 2: Fair to Good.  Binding tight.  No marks, tears, bends or folds.  Without dust jacket.  Scuffing to front and rear boards, a few small white spots on lower front board.   Light corner and edge wear.

Notes: Facsimile reproduction of the 1844 English edition (Wiley & Putnam).  2 volume set, SOLD AS A SET ONLY.  Excellent reproduction.  “Limited” edition (“only” 2000 copies printed).  Howes K-75.  Jenkins “Basic Texas Books” 116 : “Not only is this the best account of the Santa Fe Expedition, it is one of the best campaign narratives ever written. ” (Jenkins 116, p. 306).  Kendall founded the New Orleans Picayune in 1837, and in 1841 joined the Texas expedition to capture Santa Fe.  The expedition struggled its way to Santa Fe (eating their horses along the way), were taken prisoners by the Mexicans (without a fight), and marched to Mexico City.  Kendall was released in 1842 and returned to New Orleans, and published a series of articles about the expedition in his paper.  Kendall was considered the first war correspondent for his coverage of the Mexican War.