Recollections of Mexico

THOMPSON, Waddy

Published by Wiley and Putnam, New York/London, 1846

About this Item

An old library discard of an important book - Welch 172. Raines 204. Sabin 95537. Coles 431: 'He reached an agreement with the Mexicans which freed several groups of Texans who had undertaken military expeditions against Mexico; he persuaded the Mexican government to continue to allow American immigrants into California; he made some progress toward the peaceful purchase of California, and he reached several agreements with the Mexicans over American claims. Thompson writes about these activities but the book is mostly concerned with Mexico'. The author describes the country, its people, economy, productions, history, customs, etc and provides an appendix of diplomatic letters and reports. Hill 591: 'There is some description of California in 1844'.

Seller Inventory # 1929

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Recollections of Mexico
• Publisher: Wiley and Putnam, New York/London
• Publication Date: 1846
• Binding: Three-Quarter Leather
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair