Clay Cassius M (14 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. pp3-24. Removed from FILSON CLUB HISTORY QUARTERLY, Vol 32, No. 1, January, 1958. In report covers. G. Brutus J. Clay, 1808-1878, was the brother of renowned emancipationist Cassius Marcellus Clay of Kentucky. One of Brutus Clay's sons fought for the Confederacy; one for the Union. This article includes letters to and from various family members. The letters reveal that in spite of major political differences, the family members maintained their affection and respect for each other.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. February 1934, First Printing, Very Good Plus/no dj, octavo, 269pp., brown cloth hardcover, gold lettering faded off backstrip, binding tight, private bookplate o/w text unmarked.

Condition: Very Good. 1934. hardback. Very good in cloth covers showing light age and wear as expected. . . . .

Condition: Very Good. 1934. hardback. Very good in cloth covers showing light age and wear as expected. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Good inn original wrappers. 267 + xxvi pages. Wrappers soiled, dampstain, some edgewear. Uncommon in any condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Cassius M. Clay, a Kentucky Whig politician and newspaper editor, who was a vocal advocate for emancipation in the 1840s. The author recounts Clay's struggles to publish his pro-emancipation newspaper, the *True American*, in a state where slavery was deeply entrenched and resistance to abolitionism was fierce. The book delves into the turbulent political climate of the time, exploring the clash between those who sought to uphold the institution of slavery and those who championed the cause of freedom. The text vividly captures the intensity of the debate, highlighting the violence and intimidation used by pro-slavery factions to silence dissenting voices. Clayââ â¢s personal experiences, from his illness and subsequent attempts to defend his press from a mob to his ultimate forced cessation of publication, are recounted in harrowing detail. The author weaves a compelling narrative that exposes the hypocrisy and brutality of a society divided by the issue of slavery. Through Clay's impassioned pleas for justice and his unflinching defense of free speech, this book offers a powerful glimpse into the struggle for human rights in a deeply troubled era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Some monor cover spotting. With card "Compliments of Cassius M. Clay".

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Hard Cover -. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Thus. Signed and Inscribed By Author on free-front endpaper. In blue cloth with gilt titling, 8vo, 73pp. (light shelfwear and rubbing to spine and edges). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Signed and Inscribed By Author. Book.

HARD BACK BLUE. Condition: GOOD. General shelf wear, few soil spots, slightly age-toned pages, previous owners name on front endpaper. DATE PUBLISHED: 1939 EDITION: 73.

Disbound. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Complete, original disbound issue of Harper's Weekly published just prior to the Republican Convention in Chicago on May 16th that, of course, nominated Abraham Lincoln for his first term as President. The centerfold illustration (approx. 16" x 22") pictures the eleven candidates from photographs by Matthew Brady. This illustration is followed by brief biographies of ten of the eleven candidates (a biography of Cassius M. Clay is not included). Also included in this issue is a full-page panoramic view of Chicago. This copy is in near fine condition with some brief foxing. a short (2") closed tear on the front panel, and minor edgewear. This is a key event in the career of Lincoln and this illustrative display of the major candidates is nearly unmatched.…