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About this eBook
| Author | Cressey, E. K. |
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| LoC No. | 07008649 |
| Title | Pine to Potomac : Life of James G. Blaine: his boyhood, youth, manhood, and public services; with a sketch of the life of Gen. John A. Logan |
| Original Publication | United States: James H. Earl, 1884. |
| Series Title | Log cabin to White House series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Pine to Potomac: Life of James G. Blaine" by E. K. Cressey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of James G. Blaine, focusing on his boyhood, youth, and public services. Through exploring different phases of Blaine's life, it provides insights into his character, intellect, and the significant events that shaped him into a prominent American statesman. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to young James G. Blaine, who marveled at the presence of General Andrew Jackson during a public event in his hometown. This moment left a lasting impression on him. The text delves into Blaine’s early years, detailing his upbringing in Pennsylvania, the influence of his family, and his upbringing in a historically rich environment. The opening chapters emphasize his educational journey, early political interests, and the intellectual stimulation provided by his family and local atmosphere, shaping him into a learned and courageous individual ready for public life. Blaine's childhood is depicted against the backdrop of significant historical and familial legacies, establishing the foundation for his future political career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | Politicians -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893 |
| Subject | Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886 |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1883 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73345 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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