The book ""Personal and Military History of Philip Kearny, Major-General United States Volunteers"" by John Watts De Peyster is a comprehensive biography of the life and military career of Philip Kearny, a prominent figure in the American Civil War. The book covers Kearny's personal life, including his upbringing, education, and family background, as well as his military career, which spanned from the Mexican-American War to his death in the Civil War.The author provides a detailed account of Kearny's military campaigns, including his service in the Mexican-American War, his time in Europe as a military observer, and his leadership in the Civil War. De Peyster also delves into Kearny's personal character, describing him as a brave and intelligent leader who was fiercely dedicated to his troops.Throughout the book, De Peyster draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official military records, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of Kearny's life and legacy. The book also includes a number of maps and illustrations that help to bring Kearny's military campaigns to life.Overall, ""Personal and Military History of Philip Kearny, Major-General United States Volunteers"" is an engaging and informative biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War or the military career of one of its most notable figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.