Life and public services of John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United…
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"Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams" by William H. Seward is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the life and contributions of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, focusing on his extensive political career and advocacy for individual rights and human freedom. It highlights how his life was shaped by the legacy of his father, John Adams,
and his own experiences in a changing political landscape. At the start of the book, the author introduces John Quincy Adams's background, detailing his ancestry, birth, and childhood, underscoring the significance of his early environment in shaping his character. Seward describes the early influences of Puritan values and the revolutionary fervor surrounding him as he grew up in a notable political family. The narrative delves into the formative years of John Quincy Adams, noting key moments, such as his baptism and early education alongside his father's radical political ideals, which would later fuel his own commitment to public service and national integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872 |
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| Title | Life and public services of John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States, with the eulogy delivered before the Legislature of New York |
| Credits | Produced by Don Kostuch |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1825-1829 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18196 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Last Update | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 731 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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