An American Commoner, The Life And Times Of Richard Parks Bland: A Study Of The Last Quarter Of The Nineteenth Century;

By William Vincent Byars

Book Overview

""An American Commoner: The Life and Times of Richard Parks Bland"" is a comprehensive biography of the titular figure, who was a prominent political figure in the United States during the late 19th century. Written by William Vincent Byars, the book delves into the life of Bland, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son in Missouri to his rise as a congressman and advocate for silver coinage. Throughout the book, Byars explores the political and social climate of the era, providing context for Bland's actions and beliefs. He also examines Bland's relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as William Jennings Bryan and Grover Cleveland. Overall, ""An American Commoner"" is a detailed and engaging portrait of a man and a time period that played a significant role in shaping American politics and society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163722197
• ISBN13: 9781163722190
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"