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100 1 _aSherman, John,
_d1823-1900
245 1 0 _aRecollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet :
_bAn Autobiography.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-07-10
508 _aProduced by Ed Ferris
520 _a"Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet" by John Sherman is an autobiography written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on Sherman's extensive political career, detailing his experiences and observations during crucial periods of American history, including the Civil War and Reconstruction. As a prominent figure, Sherman addresses his roles in various political contexts, aiming to provide an insider's perspective on significant events and legislative measures. The opening of the autobiography includes a preface where Sherman explains the genesis of the book. Initially intended to compile his speeches on public issues, the project evolved into a more comprehensive reminiscence of his life and the major events he witnessed from 1854 onwards. Sherman contemplates the impact of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, recognizing his personal involvement in shaping financial policies during a transformative era for the United States. He emphasizes the importance of conveying historical narratives from a first-person perspective, sharing insights about the political climate, key figures he interacted with, and the evolution of his political beliefs and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStatesmen -- United States -- Biography
653 _aSherman, John, 1823-1900
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22036
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