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Turning on the Light: A Dispassionate Survey of President Buchanan's Administration, From 1860 to Its Close (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from Turning on the Light: A Dispassionate Survey of President Buchanan's Administration, From 1860 to Its Close For one who has loved, admired, and revered the subject of this sketch from earliest recollection, to write a brief biography without prejudice is not an easy matter. His life for more than fourscore years has been without spot or blemish in my sight, and, to avoid the appearance of undue partiality, I shall rely mainly upon the comments of those who knew him well and intimately, although not connected with him by ties of consanguinity. Horatio King was the son of Samuel and Sally (Hall) King, and was born in Paris, Maine, June 21, 1811. His father was a farmer and emigrated from Massachusetts. His grandfather was George King, of Raynham, in the State last named, who, with his three brothers, served in the war for independence. George was orderly-sergeant and clerk of the Raynham Company, and one of his brothers fell in the war. Like most of the old and patriotic stock of the Revolution and their immediate descendants, these ancestral relatives of his were stanchly Democratic, which may, so far as early impressions go, account for Mr. King's political orthodoxy. Like most of the country-reared young men of that period, he was brought up on the farm and had a personal knowledge of what life upon the farm is, or rather what it was at that time, for it is somewhat different now. His poem herein, entitled "Employment Necessary to Happiness," may be taken as descriptive in no slight degree of his farm life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1331450276
- ISBN 13 9781331450276
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages425
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This illuminating book delves into the tumultuous rise of secession sentiments that led to the American Civil War. By examining crucial events and correspondence in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, it unveils the scheming and disloyalty that plagued the Buchanan administration. The author presents a captivating narrative, weaving together the perspectives of key figures, including President Buchanan, Postmaster General Horatio King, and General John A. Dix, to shed light on the complex interplay of political intrigue, regional divisions, and brewing conict. Through a thorough analysis of primary sources, this book offers a fresh understanding of the pivotal decisions and missed opportunities that culminated in the outbreak of the Civil War. By exploring the intersection of ambition, loyalty, and the fragility of the Union, the author provides a sobering meditation on the dangers of political divisions and the importance of preserving national unity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331450276_0
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