Zachary Taylor, twelfth president of the United States
By: by Zachary Kent
Series: Encyclopedia of presidents
Publisher: Childrens Press
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 98
ISBN-13: 9780516013527
Subjects: Presidents; Generals; Mexican War, 1846-1848; Biography; Juvenile literature
Description: A look at the life and career of the president in a young nation. A biography of "Old Rough and Ready," hero of the Mexican War, who became the twelfth president of the United States.  Opening with an interest-grabbing introduction, each biography brings out the character of the man -- his early life and its influence on his political aspirations, his election, important events (both good and bad) that occurred during his presidency, and life after his term in office (if applicable).
Notes: Includes index.