Edward Fitzgerald Beale

""Edward Fitzgerald Beale: A Pioneer In The Path Of Empire, 1822-1903"" is a biography of the American explorer, military officer, and diplomat, Edward Fitzgerald Beale. Written by Stephen Bonsal and originally published in 1912, the book chronicles Beale's life from his birth in Washington D.C. to his death in California. Beale is best known for his explorations of the American West, including his participation in the 1853-1854 expedition to survey a wagon road from New Mexico to California. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, where he was appointed as a Brigadier General. In addition to his military career, Beale was also a diplomat, serving as the U.S. Minister to Austria-Hungary under President Ulysses S. Grant. Bonsal's biography explores Beale's personal life, including his marriage to a Cherokee woman named Mary Edwards, as well as his political and social connections with influential figures of his time. Overall, ""Edward Fitzgerald Beale: A Pioneer In The Path Of Empire, 1822-1903"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and accomplishments of a notable American figure during a time of great change and expansion in the United States.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.