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100 1 _aStevenson, Adlai E.
_q(Adlai Ewing),
_d1835-1914
245 1 0 _aSomething of Men I Have Known :
_bWith Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-09
508 _aE-text prepared by an anonymous volunteer
520 _a"Something of Men I Have Known" by Adlai E. Stevenson is a collection of personal reflections and historical observations written in the early 20th century. The author shares vivid accounts of significant figures and events he experienced, particularly during his political career from the Civil War era to the late 1800s. The text likely provides insights into the political landscape and notable personalities of that time, focusing on themes of law, governance, and personal anecdotes. The opening of the book establishes Stevenson's intention to share candid memories about influential men and pivotal moments he has witnessed over the past thirty years. He emphasizes how the country evolved after the Civil War, the importance of prominent statesmen like Lincoln, and the dynamics of the legal profession during that period. Stevenson reflects on the sociability among lawyers, the art of oratory, and the unique political climate, gathering narratives that underscore the interplay between personal relationships and public affairs. His writing suggests an intent to document a transformative era in American history while illuminating the characters who shaped it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19745
999 _c61073
_d61073