The Mill Boy Of The Slashes: Young Folks' Life Of Henry Clay (1887)

By John Frost

Book Overview

The Mill Boy Of The Slashes: Young Folks������� Life Of Henry Clay is a biography written by John Frost in 1887. The book tells the story of Henry Clay, a mill boy who rose to become a prominent American statesman and politician. Clay was born in Virginia in 1777 and grew up in poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, he was able to receive a good education and eventually became a successful lawyer and politician. Clay served in the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and was known for his strong advocacy for American industry and his role in the Missouri Compromise. The book is written for young readers and provides a detailed account of Clay's life, including his early years, his rise to political prominence, and his legacy in American history. The Mill Boy Of The Slashes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the life of one of its most influential figures.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: 116720977X
• ISBN13: 9781167209772
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"