The Life And Diary Of John Floyd: Governor Of Virginia, An Apostle Of Secession, And The Father Of The Oregon Country (1918) - Couverture souple

Ambler, Charles Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1437299695 ISBN 13 : 9781437299694

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

The Life and Diary of John Floyd: Governor of Virginia, an Apostle of Secession, and the Father of the Oregon Country (1918) is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles Henry Ambler. The book provides a detailed account of the life and political career of John Floyd, who served as the Governor of Virginia from 1849 to 1852. Floyd was a prominent figure in the political landscape of the United States during the mid-19th century, and the book explores his contributions to the secession movement that led to the American Civil War. Additionally, the book highlights Floyd's role in the expansion of the United States into the Oregon Country, which was a contested region between the US and Great Britain in the early 1800s. Ambler draws on a variety of primary sources, including Floyd's personal diary, to provide a comprehensive look at Floyd's life and times. The book delves into Floyd's upbringing, his education, his military service, and his political career, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the man behind the historical figure. Overall, The Life and Diary of John Floyd is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the political and social climate leading up to the Civil War. Ambler's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book an enjoyable read for both casual readers and scholars alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Life and Diary of John Floyd by Charles H. Ambler. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1918 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437299695
• ISBN 13: 9781437299694
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 252
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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