The Life And Services Of Joel R. Poinsett, The Confidential Agent In South Carolina Of President Jackson During The Nullification Troubles Of 1832

By Charles Janeway Stillé

Book Overview

The book, titled ""The Life And Services Of Joel R. Poinsett, The Confidential Agent In South Carolina Of President Jackson During The Nullification Troubles Of 1832"" is a biography of Joel R. Poinsett, an American physician, diplomat, and politician who served as the first United States Minister to Mexico and Secretary of War under President Martin Van Buren. The book is written by Charles J. Stille and focuses on Poinsett's role as a confidential agent for President Andrew Jackson during the Nullification Crisis of 1832, which was a political crisis that occurred when the state of South Carolina declared that it had the right to nullify or invalidate any federal law that it deemed unconstitutional. The book provides a detailed account of Poinsett's life, his political career, and his contributions to American history, particularly during the Nullification Crisis. It also sheds light on the political climate of the early 19th century and the challenges faced by the United States during this period. Overall, ""The Life And Services Of Joel R. Poinsett, The Confidential Agent In South Carolina Of President Jackson During The Nullification Troubles Of 1832"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and diplomacy.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: 1163078069
• ISBN13: 9781163078068
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"