The book ""Edward Kavanagh: Catholic, Statesman, Diplomat, From Maine 1795-1844"" by William Leo Lucey is a comprehensive biography of Edward Kavanagh, a prominent figure in Maine's political and diplomatic history. Kavanagh was born in 1795 and lived through a period of significant change in the United States, including the War of 1812, the rise of the Whig and Democratic parties, and the expansion of the country westward.The book explores Kavanagh's...