Horace Greeley: Informing a Nation
Language: English
Published by Encyclopaedia Britannica Press, Chicago, 1962
- Hardcover
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Horace Greeley: Informing a Nation by Edward Allen (Encyclopaedia Britannica Press, 1962) is a concise biographical study of the influential 19th-century American newspaper editor, reformer, and political figure. The book explores Greeley’s life from his early years in rural New Hampshire to his rise as the founder and editor of the New-York Tribune, one of the most prominent newspapers of its time. Allen portrays Greeley as a passionate advocate for social reform, including abolition, labor rights, and westward expansion—most famously summarized by his phrase, “Go West, young man.” The biography also touches on Greeley’s political endeavors, including his support for the Republican Party and his unsuccessful presidential run in 1872. Through accessible prose and historical context, the book highlights how Greeley used journalism as a platform to shape public opinion and advance progressive causes. Written for young readers as part of the Britannica "Makers of America" series, the book offers an engaging introduction to a complex figure who helped define the role of the press in American democracy.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Horace Greeley: Informing a Nation
- Author
- Edward Allen, Illustrated by Robert Boehmer
- Publisher
- Encyclopaedia Britannica Press, Chicago
- Publication year
- 1962
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Seller catalogs
- Biography, History, Non-Fiction
The Archives
Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
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