Life And Adventures Of Jeff Davis

By McArone McArone

Book Overview

The Life and Adventures of Jeff Davis is a biography that tells the story of the former President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis. The book is written by McArone and provides a detailed account of Davis's life, from his early years in Mississippi to his rise to political power and his role in the Civil War.The book begins by exploring Davis's childhood and family life, including his relationship with his father and his education at Jefferson College and West Point. It then delves into his early political career, including his time in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and his role as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce.The majority of the book is devoted to Davis's time as President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. McArone provides a detailed account of the major battles and events of the war, as well as Davis's leadership and decision-making during this tumultuous time.The book also explores Davis's life after the Civil War, including his imprisonment and eventual release, his attempts to rebuild his life and reputation, and his death in 1889.Overall, The Life and Adventures of Jeff Davis is a comprehensive biography that provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most controversial figures in American history.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: 1432666649
• ISBN13: 9781432666644
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"