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100 1 _aMallory, Daniel
245 1 2 _aA Biography of Henry Clay, the Senator from Kentucky :
_bContaining Also, a Complete Report of All His Speeches; Selections From His Private Correspondence; Eulogies in the Senate and House; and a Poem, by George D. Prentice, Esq.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-04-17
508 _aProduced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Biography of Henry Clay, the Senator from Kentucky" by Daniel Mallory is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This biography delves into the life, contributions, and public service of Henry Clay, a significant political figure and senator from Kentucky, known for his oratory skills and influential role in American politics. The work aims to explore not only his biography but also includes a collection of his speeches, correspondence, and memorials addressing his legacy. The opening of the biography sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Clay's life, emphasizing the author's intent to present a comprehensive picture of his character and contributions. In the preface, Mallory outlines his motivations for writing the biography, acknowledging the existing literature on Clay while expressing confidence that his work will uncover new insights into Clay's eloquence, patriotism, and legislative achievements. The narrative soon shifts to Clay's early life, detailing his modest beginnings, challenges in education, and early career as a lawyer. It highlights his tenacious spirit and initial successes, setting the foundation for his later prominence in political circles where he championed various significant issues, including domestic industries and land claims. The beginning serves to illustrate both the man and the legend that Clay became, foreshadowing the intricacies of his political career that the subsequent chapters will explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpeeches, addresses, etc., American
653 _aClay, Henry, 1777-1852
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59290
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