Horace Greeley: The Editor

By Francis Nicoll Zabriskie

Book Overview

Horace Greeley: The Editor is a biography of Horace Greeley, one of the most influential journalists and newspaper editors in American history. Written by Francis Nicoll Zabriskie, the book explores Greeley's life and career, from his humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice in New Hampshire to his rise to prominence as the founder and editor of the New York Tribune.The book covers Greeley's early years in journalism, his advocacy for social and political reform, and his role in shaping public opinion during some of the most tumultuous periods in American history, including the Civil War and Reconstruction. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his family, his political allies and enemies, and his struggles with mental illness.Throughout the book, Zabriskie paints a vivid portrait of Greeley as a complex and multifaceted figure, one whose idealism and passion for justice were tempered by his flaws and contradictions. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Greeley's own writings and correspondence, as well as contemporary newspaper accounts and other historical documents, Horace Greeley: The Editor offers a rich and nuanced portrait of one of the most important figures in American journalism and politics.This scarce antiquarian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: 116379435X
• ISBN13: 9781163794357
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"