02358cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450025001492640051001743000047002253360026002723370026002983380036003245000031003605050108003915080048004995201289005475340045018366530053018816530024019346530032019588560042019908091UtSlPG20260610133217.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHawthorne, Nathaniel,d1804-186410aSketches and Studies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-010 aLife of Franklin Pierce -- Chiefly about war matters -- Alice Doane's appeal -- The ancestral footstep.  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger  a"Sketches and Studies" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of biographical sketches and essays written during the mid-19th century. The opening chapter focuses on the life of Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, offering an outline of his origins, early life, and political ascension. The book likely explores themes of character, integrity, and the influences of upbringing on public life, presenting an intimate look at Pierce as both a statesman and an individual shaped by his heritage.  The opening of the work begins with a preface where Hawthorne expresses his hesitations about writing a political biography due to his lack of political affiliations. He provides insights into General Pierce's early life, detailing his upbringing in New Hampshire and the character traits inherited from his father, a Revolutionary War veteran. The narrative recounts Franklin Pierce's youth, education, and gradual rise in political circles, emphasizing his qualities, ambitions, and the significance of his father's moral and democratic teachings. The portrayal allows readers to connect with Pierce as a relatable figure, setting the stage for understanding his subsequent challenges and achievements in public service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865  aAmerican literature  aPierce, Franklin, 1804-186940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8091