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Life Of John Davis (1886)

Life Of John Davis (1886)

Davis, William Watts Hart

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1104780518
ISBN13: 9781104780517
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 17 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life of John Davis is a biographical work written by William Watts Hart Davis and was published in 1886. The book is an account of the life of John Davis, who was a prominent American politician and lawyer in the mid-19th century. Davis was born in Massachusetts in 1787 and was educated at Harvard University. He went on to become a successful lawyer and was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate in 1813. Davis later served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1825 to 1833 and was then appointed to the U.S. Senate in 1835. He served in the Senate for three terms and was known for his conservative views and his support of states' rights. The book provides a detailed account of Davis's political career and his personal life, including his marriage and his relationships with other politicians of the time. It also discusses his role in important political debates of the era, such as the Nullification Crisis and the Compromise of 1850. The book is considered an important historical work and provides valuable insights into the life and times of one of America's most influential politicians.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.

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