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The Life of John Quincy Adams

The Life of John Quincy Adams

Seward, William H.

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Political Biographies19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162627417
ISBN13: 9781162627410
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of John Quincy Adams is a biography written by William H. Seward that details the life and accomplishments of the sixth president of the United States. The book covers Adams' early life, education, and political career, including his time as a diplomat, senator, and secretary of state. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family relationships. The author provides insights into Adams' views on slavery, foreign policy, and other important issues of his time. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging look into the life of one of America's most influential leaders.Contents: Ancestry, Birth and Childhood; His Practice; His Marriage; Travels; Elected to the Massachusetts Senate; Letters to his Son on the Bible; Defends Gen. Jackson in the Florida Invasion; Nomination to the Presidency; His Inauguration; Charges of Corruption; Thomas Jefferson and John Adams correspondence; Presidential Administration; Appointments; Takes a seat in Congress; Presents Petitions for the Abolishment of Slavery; Connection with Smithsonian Bequest; Last Appearance in Public.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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