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LoC No.: 02007637

Title: Stephen Arnold Douglas

Series Title: Riverside Biographical Series, number 13

Note: Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Stephen Arnold Douglas" by William Garrott Brown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and political career of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent figure in American politics during the pre-Civil War era, highlighting his influence and the critical issues of his time, particularly concerning slavery and the expansion of the United States. The opening of the book sets the stage for Douglas's early life, illustrating his upbringing and formative experiences in a rapidly changing America during the 1850s. It details his modest beginnings in Vermont, his struggle for education, and his early career in Illinois, where he quickly made a name for himself in politics and law. The narrative emphasizes Douglas's interaction with significant events and personalities of the time, showcasing his ambition and oratory skills that propelled him to political prominence, ultimately leading him to the center of the national debate over slavery and statehood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brown, William Garrott, 1868-1913

EBook No.: 27579

Published: Dec 20, 2008

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02007637

Title: Stephen Arnold Douglas

Series Title: Riverside Biographical Series, number 13

Note: Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Stephen Arnold Douglas" by William Garrott Brown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and political career of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent figure in American politics during the pre-Civil War era, highlighting his influence and the critical issues of his time, particularly concerning slavery and the expansion of the United States. The opening of the book sets the stage for Douglas's early life, illustrating his upbringing and formative experiences in a rapidly changing America during the 1850s. It details his modest beginnings in Vermont, his struggle for education, and his early career in Illinois, where he quickly made a name for himself in politics and law. The narrative emphasizes Douglas's interaction with significant events and personalities of the time, showcasing his ambition and oratory skills that propelled him to political prominence, ultimately leading him to the center of the national debate over slavery and statehood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brown, William Garrott, 1868-1913

EBook No.: 27579

Published: Dec 20, 2008

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.