Title From the Halls of the Montezumas : Mexican War dispatches from James L. Freaner, writing under the pen name "Mustang" / edited by Alan D. Gaff and Donald H. Gaff

Published Denton, Texas : University of North Texas Press, [2019]

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Description 1 online resource Series War and the Southwest series ; Number 14 War and the Southwest series ; no. 14. Contents Freaner at War -- Notes on the Text -- Capture of Vera Cruz -- Advance of the Army -- Battles for Mexico City -- Establishment of Martial Law -- Occupation Duty -- A War in Name Only -- No End to the Occupation -- Waiting for Peace -- Last Days in Mexico -- Freaner after the War Summary James L. Freaner is one of the most important unknown Americans in our nation's history. Freaner gained fame throughout the country during the Mexican War while covering General Winfield Scott's campaign. As one of America's first war correspondents, Freaner's letters appeared in newspapers under the byline ""Mustang, "" and his reports from the front included information unavailable elsewhere. Among Freaner's scoops were the publication of complete casualty lists (long before official reports became public), detailed battle descriptions, and observations on postwar Mexico. Despite his widespre Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Freaner, James L., 1817-1852. SUBJECT Freaner, James L., 1817-1852 fast Subject Chapultepec, Battle of, Mexico City, Mexico, 1847 -- Personal narratives, American Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Personal narratives, American Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Campaigns -- Mexico. Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Journalists -- Biography Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Journalism, Military Journalism, Military Journalists Military campaigns Mexico Mexico -- Mexico City Genre/Form Biographies Personal narratives Form Electronic book Author Gaff, Alan D., editor. Gaff, Donald H., 1970- editor. ISBN 9781574417777 1574417770

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