Chapters Of Erie And Other Essays (1871)

By Henry Adams, Charles Francis Adams, Charles Francis Adams Jr.

Book Overview

Chapters of Erie and Other Essays is a collection of essays written by Charles Francis Adams Jr. in 1871. The book contains a series of articles that were originally published in the North American Review, a prominent literary and cultural magazine of the time. The essays focus on a variety of topics, including the Erie Railroad scandal, the Civil War, and the state of American politics and society. Adams Jr. was a prominent lawyer, historian, and politician, and his writing reflects his deep knowledge of American history and politics. In the essay on the Erie Railroad scandal, he provides a detailed account of the corruption and fraud that plagued the company and led to its downfall. In other essays, he reflects on the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and offers his thoughts on the challenges facing the United States in the aftermath of the conflict. Overall, Chapters of Erie and Other Essays provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the late 19th century, and offers valuable insights into the history and politics of the United States during this period.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: 1164199145
• ISBN13: 9781164199144
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"