Public Men And Events V1 From The Commencement Of Mr. Monroe's Administration In 1817, To The Close Of Mr. Filmore's Administration In 1853 (1875)

Public Men and Events Volume 1 is a historical account of the United States of America during the period from 1817 to 1853. The book covers the presidential administrations of James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, and Franklin Pierce. The author, Nathan Sargent, was a journalist and historian who lived during this period and was witness to many of the events he describes in the book. The book details the major political, social, and economic events that occurred during this time, including the expansion of the country, the Mexican-American War, the struggle for abolition, and the rise of the Whig and Democratic parties. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or culture during this important period of the nation's development.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.