02525cam a22003373u 4500 39012 UtSlPG 20260610133907.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04022920 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Bolton, Sarah Knowles, 1841-1916 Famous American Statesmen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-29 George Washington -- Benjamin Franklin -- Thomas Jefferson -- Alexander Hamilton -- Andrew Jackson -- Daniel Webster -- Henry Clay -- Charles Sumner -- Ulysses S. Grant -- James A. Garfield. E-text prepared by Darleen Dove, Julia Neufeld, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) "Famous American Statesmen" by Sarah Knowles Bolton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work outlines the lives and contributions of prominent figures in American history, showcasing their achievements and virtues as inspirational examples for future generations. The book likely covers notable statesmen such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, among others, providing insights into their character and the impact they had on the nation. At the start of this work, Bolton introduces the foundational figure of George Washington, depicting his early life, education, and the various experiences that shaped him into a leader. Through anecdotes about his youth, including his adventurous spirit and relationship with his mother, the narrative establishes the groundwork for Washington's later military and political accomplishments. The opening portion sets the stage for deeper explorations of Washington's character, showcasing his modesty, valor, and dedication to duty, setting a tone of admiration that is likely echoed throughout the book as it delves into the lives of other American statesmen. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Statesmen -- United States United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39012 79851 79851