02255cam a22003373u 4500 27579 UtSlPG 20260610133629.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02007637 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Brown, William Garrott, 1868-1913 Stephen Arnold Douglas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Riverside Biographical Series, number 13 Release date is 2008-12-20 Produced by Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Stephen Arnold Douglas" by William Garrott Brown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and political career of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent figure in American politics during the pre-Civil War era, highlighting his influence and the critical issues of his time, particularly concerning slavery and the expansion of the United States. The opening of the book sets the stage for Douglas's early life, illustrating his upbringing and formative experiences in a rapidly changing America during the 1850s. It details his modest beginnings in Vermont, his struggle for education, and his early career in Illinois, where he quickly made a name for himself in politics and law. The narrative emphasizes Douglas's interaction with significant events and personalities of the time, showcasing his ambition and oratory skills that propelled him to political prominence, ultimately leading him to the center of the national debate over slavery and statehood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861 Riverside Biographical Series, number 13 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27579 68488 68488