Letters from a Pennsylvania statesman and a window into early 19th-century politics
This non-fiction volume gathers the Letters of the Honorable John Strohm, along with an outline of his Congressional career and the March meeting minutes of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Compiled to illuminate a notable era, the material captures Strohm’s views and correspondence from legislative years through a first-hand look at local scholarly work.
The collection reframes political life in Lancaster and Pennsylvania, presenting personal letters, public debates, and reflections on national issues. Readers will glimpse how a respected congressman engaged with peers, debated policies, and shaped arguments on tariffs, internal improvements, and abolition.
- Learn how Strohm argued for or against tariff policy and economic development in a formative period of U.S. history.
- See personal and political exchanges that reveal his reputation and approach to public service.
- Explore minutes and notes from a 1919 historical society meeting that spotlight community scholarship and archival work.
- Discover how local historians and librarians present and preserve important letters and documents.
Ideal for readers interested in local history, political discourse of the era, and the craft of archival scholarship.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed analysis of the life and career of John Strohm, a prominent 19th-century politician from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The author draws on a rich collection of letters written by and to Strohm to provide insights into his political views and his role in shaping the history of the region. The book explores Strohm's involvement in local, state, and national politics, shedding light on the political landscape of the time and the challenges faced by politicians in the era leading up to the Civil War. Through Strohm's experiences, the book offers a glimpse into the broader themes of political corruption, economic development, and social change that characterized the period. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334854392_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334854392
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334854392
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 30 pages. 9.06x6.22x0.24 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1334854394
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