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Taylor, Zachary, entry in Encyclopaedia Britannica
Isaac Joslin Cox · 1911
An 1911 encyclopedia biography of Zachary Taylor, written by Isaac Joslin Cox, summarizing his life and presidency.
A tertiary reference biography summarizing Taylor's life, military career, and presidency.
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What it is
This is a biographical entry on Zachary Taylor written by Isaac Joslin Cox for the 1911 edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. It summarizes his birth, early military career, and rise to the presidency.
Why it matters
As a reference work written decades after Taylor's death, this entry reflects how early twentieth-century historians viewed his frontier upbringing and military achievements. It is a useful example of how encyclopedias condense a person's life into a short standardized account.
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