02461cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000390011524500770015426400510023130000470028233600260032933700260035533800360038150000310041750800390044852013370048753400450182465300450186965300460191465300490196065300380200965300330204785600430208020290UtSlPG20260610133453.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aPoore, Benjamin Perley,d1820-188710aPerley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-01-05  aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer  a"Perley's Reminiscences of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis" by Ben: Perley Poore is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work captures the vibrant social and political life in Washington, D.C., as experienced by the author over several decades. It details the intricacies and personalities of notable figures in American history, including statesmen, diplomats, and socialites, while recounting significant events that have shaped the nation.  The opening of this volume sets the stage for an extensive exploration of historical anecdotes and personal reflections related to the American political landscape. It begins with the election of John Quincy Adams as President, outlining the political maneuvering that led to his victory, including Andrew Jackson's accusations of corruption against Henry Clay. Poore details the ceremonial fervor surrounding Adams' inauguration and highlights the contrasting personalities of the prominent figures involved, notably the geniality of Jackson versus Adams' more reserved demeanor. This introductory narrative establishes the tone for the collection, promising a rich tapestry of political drama, interpersonal relationships, and insights into the foundations of American governance during a transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Politics and government  aJournalists -- United States -- Biography  aWashington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs  aPoore, Benjamin Perley, 1820-1887  aWashington (D.C.) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20290