Essays - Historical and Literary Scenes and Characters in American History V1 (Hardcover)

1902. Volume 1 of 2. Scenes and Characters in American History. The material in this volume was intended by the author to be embodied in a greater work, A History of the American People. Many of these chapters were given by him as lectures in every part of our broad country, always enlarging and strengthening the bond of friendship with his people - who freely gave him such personal opinions, letters and private documents as aided him in perfecting his historical work. Some of these letters, of special significance, are included as notes. Contents: Thomas Hutchinson; Charles Lee; Alexander Hamilton; Thomas Jefferson; James Madison; Andrew Jackson; Harrison, Tyler and the Whig Coalition; Daniel Webster.