Publisher's Synopsis
Giant Days: Or The Life And Times Of William H. Crawford (1909) is a non-fiction book written by John Edgar Dawson Shipp. The book is a biography of William H. Crawford, who was a prominent American politician and judge in the early 19th century. Crawford served as the Secretary of War, Secretary of the Treasury, and Minister to France under President James Madison. He also ran for president in 1824 but lost to John Quincy Adams. The book covers Crawford's life from his birth in Virginia in 1772 to his death in Georgia in 1834. It discusses his early years as a lawyer and his involvement in the Georgia state legislature. It also covers his time in Washington D.C. as a member of Congress and his work in the Madison administration. The book provides insight into Crawford's political beliefs and his role in shaping American politics during his time in office. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his health struggles later in life. Overall, Giant Days: Or The Life And Times Of William H. Crawford (1909) is a comprehensive and informative biography of a significant figure in American history.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.
