John Quincy Adams

By John Torrey Morse Jr.

Book Overview

""John Quincy Adams"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the sixth President of the United States. The book covers Adams' life from his birth in 1767 to his death in 1848, detailing his upbringing as the son of the second President, his education at Harvard, his diplomatic career, his presidency, and his later years in Congress. Hubbard portrays Adams as a man of great intellect, integrity, and dedication to public service, but also as a complex figure with flaws and contradictions. The book includes anecdotes and quotes from Adams' own writings, as well as commentary on the political and social context of his time. Overall, ""John Quincy Adams"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look at one of America's most important historical figures.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: American Statesmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610401X.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: 1162870478
• ISBN13: 9781162870472
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"