Publisher's Synopsis
""The Presidents of the United States: 1789-1894"" is a comprehensive book written by James Grant Wilson that provides an in-depth look at the lives and legacies of the first 23 presidents of the United States. The book begins with George Washington, the first president, and ends with Benjamin Harrison, who served from 1889 to 1893. Each chapter of the book focuses on one president and includes a detailed biography of their life and political career. Wilson covers the major events and accomplishments of each president's time in office, as well as their personal lives and relationships. The book also includes portraits and illustrations of each president, as well as important documents and speeches from their time in office.In addition to the individual biographies, ""The Presidents of the United States: 1789-1894"" includes a comprehensive overview of the history of the United States during this time period. Wilson provides context for each president's term in office, discussing the major events and issues of the era, such as the Civil War, Reconstruction, and westward expansion.Overall, ""The Presidents of the United States: 1789-1894"" is an informative and engaging book that provides a thorough understanding of the first 23 presidents of the United States and their impact on 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.
