William Duane

By Allen Culling Clark

Book Overview

The book ""William Duane"" by Allen C. Clark is a biography of William Duane, a prominent figure in American history. Duane was a lawyer, journalist, and politician who played a significant role in the early years of the United States. He was born in Ireland in 1760 and immigrated to the United States in 1783. Duane became a successful lawyer and was appointed as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania in 1790. He also served as the editor of the Philadelphia Aurora, a newspaper that was known for its support of Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republican Party. In 1808, Duane was appointed as the Secretary of the Treasury by President James Madison. However, he was forced to resign from this position in 1811 due to his opposition to the War of 1812. The book explores Duane's life and career in detail, providing insights into his political beliefs, his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, and his contributions to American history. It also examines the impact of Duane's journalism on the political landscape of the early United States. Overall, ""William Duane"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the early years of the United States and the role of the press in shaping political discourse.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: 1432530798
• ISBN13: 9781432530792
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"