Grover Cleveland

By William Osborn Stoddard

Book Overview

Grover Cleveland by William O. Stoddard is a biography of the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. The book details Cleveland's life from his birth in New Jersey in 1837 to his death in 1908. It covers his early years as a lawyer in Buffalo, his rise to political power as the mayor of Buffalo, his two terms as governor of New York, and his two non-consecutive terms as President. The author also delves into Cleveland's personal life, including his marriage to Frances Folsom and his relationship with his children. Stoddard provides insight into Cleveland's political beliefs and actions, including his stance on civil service reform, tariff policy, and foreign affairs. The book is a comprehensive account of Cleveland's life and legacy, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history or politics.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: 1163273163
• ISBN13: 9781163273166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"