James Harlan

By Johnson Brigham

Book Overview

The book ""James Harlan (1913)"" by Brigham and Johnson is a biography of James Harlan, a prominent figure in American politics and education during the 19th century. Harlan was born in Illinois in 1820 and went on to study law at Indiana University. He then moved to Iowa, where he became involved in politics and was elected to the state legislature. Harlan later served as a U.S. Senator from Iowa and was appointed as Secretary of the Interior by President Andrew Johnson.The book provides a detailed account of Harlan's life, including his political career and his contributions to education. Harlan was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and played a key role in the passage of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. He also worked to improve education in Iowa and was instrumental in the founding of Iowa State University.The authors use a variety of primary sources, including letters, speeches, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of Harlan's life. They also place Harlan's achievements in the context of the political and social climate of the time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that Harlan faced.Overall, ""James Harlan (1913)"" is a well-researched and insightful biography of an important figure in American history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in politics, education, or the history of the United States during 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: 1163915017
• ISBN13: 9781163915011
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"