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Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less </p> Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847 is written by Winston Groom and published by Knopf. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Kearny's March are 9780307701411, 0307701417 and the print ISBNs are 9780307270962, 0307270963. THE TRAIL OF KEARNY’S “ARMY OF THE WEST,” 1846-47. Early in the Mexican War, Colonel Stephen Watts Kearny was ordered to raise an army and march out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to points west. Kearny’s orders were to seize the Mexican province of New Mexico and then send divisions of his “Army of the West” into California and Mexico. A people in motion -- Mr. Polk gets his war -- The Pathfinder -- True west -- Kearny's march -- The Santa Fe Trail -- Some days you eat the bear; some days the bear eats you -- "The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on" -- In old Monterey -- Dancing on air -- Doniphan's Expedition -- The fight of their lives -- The death trap -- The horror ...Jan 16, 2023 · Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847 by Groom, Winston Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less </p> Dec 2, 2011 · Winston Groom's new book, Kearny's March, is the story of a year (1846-47) as related through the personal vignettes of several historic figures. Kearny’s March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846–1847, by Winston Groom, Knopf, New York, 2011, $27.95. 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On December 29, a combined force of Stockton’s and Kearny’s men, the California Battalion, and some Californios sympathetic to the American cause set out for Los Angeles. In early January, General José Maria Flores, commander of the Mexican Militia, proposed Brief Summary of Book: Kearny’s March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847 by Winston Groom. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Kearny’s March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847 written by Winston Groom which was published in 2011-1-1. You can read this before Kearny’s March: The Epic ...In June 1846, General Stephen Watts Kearny rode out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with two thousand soldiers, bound for California. At the time, the nation was hell-bent on expansion: James K. 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Winston Groom recounts the amazing adventure and danger that Kearny and his troops encountered on the trail. Their story intertwines with those of the famous mountain man Kit Carson; Brigham Young and his Mormon followers fleeing persecution and Illinois; and the ill-fated Donner party, trapped in the snow of the Sierra Nevada.Groom follows Kearny''s 2,000-mile march from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to California, providing wonderful stories about the soldiers'' progress through a rugged, wildly changing landscape." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for Winston Groom''s Kearny''s March : "Readable and engaging. . . . Groom is a masterful storyteller. . . .Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847 by Winston Gro at the best online prices at eBay! 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THE TRAIL OF KEARNY’S “ARMY OF THE WEST,” 1846-47. Early in the Mexican War, Colonel Stephen Watts Kearny was ordered to raise an army and march out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to points west. Kearny’s orders were to seize the Mexican province of New Mexico and then send divisions of his “Army of the West” into California and Mexico.I'm about to finish reading a book called "Kearny's March" concerning the Mexican War mainly in New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Northern Mexico. It's a pretty good read. It covers a few people who later serve in the Civil War. Sterling Price plays a big part. I had always wondered why he...Groom recounts the amazing adventure and danger that General Stephen Watts Kearny and his troops encountered, intertwining with Kit Carson, Brigham Young and his Mormon followers, and the infamous Donner Party. Together, they come across fierce Indians, political intrigue, gold rushes, and landgrabs. 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Free shipping for many products!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847 at Amazon.com. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Kearny's March: The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846-1847 Novelist and popular historian Winston Groom's readable and engaging Kearny's March vividly portrays that "Year of Decision," as it's been called, depicting it as "The Epic Creation of the ...Groom follows Kearny’s 2,000-mile march from Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to California, providing wonderful stories about the soldiers’ progress through a rugged, wildly changing landscape. Kearny’s march was only the most conspicuous example of the western exodus.Summary: "In June 1846, General Stephen Watts Kearny rode out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with two thousand soldiers, bound for California. At the time, the nation was hell-bent on expansion: James K. Polk had lately won the presidency by threatening England over the borders in Oregon, while Congress had just voted, in defiance of the Mexican government, to annex Texas.K of the First Dragoons, who with General Kearny and his staff made the entire march from Fort Leavenworth to San Diego?a march only equalled in our history by that of the Mormon Battalion in 1846-47. General Kearny's staff that rode with him into San Diego included Major Thomas Swords, quartermaster, Captain Henry Smith Turner,Date 2011 Author Groom, Winston 1944-Subject Kearny, Stephen Watts 1794-1848 Contents A people in motion -- Mr. Polk gets his war -- The Pathfinder -- True west -- Kearny's march -- The Santa Fe Trail -- Some days you eat the bear; some days the bear eats you -- "The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on" -- In old Monterey -- Literally dancing on air -- Doniphan's Expedition -- The fight of ... After Mexico declared war on the United States, Kearny's Army of the West was sent out, carrying orders to occupy Mexican territory. When his expedition ended a year later, the country had doubled in size and now stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, fulfilling what many saw as the nation's unique destiny -- and at the same time setting ... K of the First Dragoons, who with General Kearny and his staff made the entire march from Fort Leavenworth to San Diego?a march only equalled in our history by that of the Mormon Battalion in 1846-47. General Kearny's staff that rode with him into San Diego included Major Thomas Swords, quartermaster, Captain Henry Smith Turner,Nov 8, 2011 · Find Kearny\'s March by Groom, Winston at Biblio. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers After Mexico declared war on the United States, Kearny's Army of the West was sent out, carrying orders to occupy Mexican territory. 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