Biographical Sketch Of Charles Fenton Mercer, 1778-1858 (1911)

By James Mercer Garnett

Book Overview

The book ""Biographical Sketch of Charles Fenton Mercer, 1778-1858"" is a biographical work written by James Mercer Garnett and published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of Charles Fenton Mercer, who was a prominent figure in American politics during the 19th century.The book begins with an introduction to Mercer's family background and early life, including his education and upbringing. It then goes on to explore his political career, including his involvement in the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1829-1830 and his role as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1817 to 1839.In addition to his political career, the book also discusses Mercer's contributions to society, including his involvement in the establishment of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and his efforts to promote education and public works projects in Virginia.Throughout the book, Garnett provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of Mercer's life, drawing on a variety of primary sources and personal correspondence. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the contributions of prominent figures in the 19th century.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: 1165894688
• ISBN13: 9781165894680
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"