Memoirs Of John Adams Dix V1

By: Morgan Dix

Book Overview

Memoirs of John Adams Dix V1 is a book that contains the personal recollections and reflections of John Adams Dix, a prominent American politician and statesman, as told to his son, Morgan Dix. The book covers John Adams Dix's life from his childhood in New England to his time as a lawyer, soldier, and politician in New York and Washington, D.C. It also includes his experiences as a diplomat in France and Russia, as well as his role as Secretary of the Treasury under President James Buchanan. The book provides a unique insight into the political and social landscape of the United States during the mid-19th century, and offers a firsthand account of some of the most significant events of the era, including the Civil War and the Reconstruction period. Through his memoirs, John Adams Dix provides readers with an intimate look at his personal and professional life, as well as his thoughts and opinions on the issues of his time.In Two Volumes.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: 1428650180
• ISBN13: 9781428650183
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"