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100	1		_aParton, James, _d1822-1891
245	1	0	_aFamous Americans of Recent Times
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-06-29
505	0		_aHenry Clay -- Daniel Webster -- John C. Calhoun -- John Randolph -- Stephen Girard and his college -- James Gordon Bennett and the New York Herald -- Charles Goodyear -- Henry Ward Beecher and his church -- Commodore Vanderbilt -- Theodosia Burr -- John Jacob Astor.
508			_aE-text prepared by Curtis A. Weyant, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Famous Americans of Recent Times" by James Parton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a biographical examination of notable American figures from the preceding decades, focusing on their contributions, controversies, and the public's perception of their legacies. The opening chapter sets the stage by delving into the life and career of Henry Clay, a prominent statesman whose popularity and political endeavors encapsulate the tumultuous period of American politics leading up to the Civil War. The opening of the work paints a vivid portrait of Henry Clay, emphasizing his exceptional political charisma and influence. Parton discusses Clay’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in American politics, reflecting on his ability to connect with the public and his unyielding commitment to being a voice for his constituents. The narrative highlights Clay's struggles, his remarkable oratory skills, and his extensive involvement in resolving national issues, notably his role in the Missouri Compromise. Overall, the beginning illustrates not just a biography of Clay but also serves as a lens through which the complexities of American political life in that era are examined. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12771
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