Anecdotes Of Public Men

By John Weiss Forney

Book Overview

""Anecdotes of Public Men"" is a book written by John W. Forney that provides a collection of interesting and humorous stories about various public figures in American politics during the 19th century. The book includes anecdotes about well-known politicians such as Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, and Daniel Webster, as well as lesser-known figures like William H. Seward and Salmon P. Chase. Forney, a journalist and political insider himself, provides a unique perspective on the personalities and quirks of these historical figures. The anecdotes cover a range of topics, from political rivalries and scandals to personal anecdotes and humorous incidents. Overall, ""Anecdotes of Public Men"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the personalities and politics of the 19th century United States.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: 116329862X
• ISBN13: 9781163298626
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"