Isaac Mickle was no ordinary youth, and it follows that his diary is no ordinary scribbling. A Gentleman of Much Promise is the eloquent and insightful account of a young man entering the prime of his life. Born of a wealthy New Jersey family, Mickle was in his short lifetime (1822-1855) a Camden and Philadelphia lawyer, the editor of two weekly newspapers, an historian, an accomplished violinist and avid book collector, a local political leader, something of a ladies' man, and a keen observer of his society and times. ...
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Isaac Mickle was no ordinary youth, and it follows that his diary is no ordinary scribbling. A Gentleman of Much Promise is the eloquent and insightful account of a young man entering the prime of his life. Born of a wealthy New Jersey family, Mickle was in his short lifetime (1822-1855) a Camden and Philadelphia lawyer, the editor of two weekly newspapers, an historian, an accomplished violinist and avid book collector, a local political leader, something of a ladies' man, and a keen observer of his society and times. By the age of twenty-two Miclke had immersed himself in politics, and his activities provide a view not only into day-to-day local affairs but also into the Democratic National Convention of 1844. He relates meetings with many prominent figures of his day, including Presidents Van Buren, Tyler, and Polk and writers Orestes Brownson and Ralph Waldo Emerson. A Gentleman of Much Promise is at once a private and a public history. The details of this yoing man's life--from his modes of travel to his courting habits--draw the reader into intimate contact with Jacksonian America. His comments on current events and his accounts of trips to Washington, Baltimore, New York, New Haven, Boston, and other cities provide a fascinating portrait of the United States during one it its most vibrant decades.
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Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1977
Language:
English
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VG/VG. 0812277228. Very Good attractive two-volume set in a Very Good slipcase with mild rubbing and small area with light sticker pull. Edited by Philip English Mickle, with map endpapers, illustrations. NOT LIBRARY DISCARD.
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1977
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English
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17314477700
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Very Good. Very Good condition. 2 Volume set. Slipcase Good. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1977
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English
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13080645094
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b/w Illus; Maps on End Papers. Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. 4 vo. 1st printing; slipcase is VG with some chipping andf wear at top edge; 531 clean, unmarked pages.
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University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1977
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English
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13080636918
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Frontis. Near Fine. No Jacket as Issued. 8 Vo; 3.5 Pounds. First Edition, First Printing; in very good slipcase; 531 clean, unmarked pages total, illustrations, chronology of life of Mickle, chronology of national and state events, index, map endpapers; Mickle (1822-55) was a lawyer, historian, politician, and editor of the "Camden Democrat" in Camden, NJ.
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University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
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1977
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English
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13241934760
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b/w Illus. Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. 8 Vo; 4 Pounds. First Edition, First Printing; in very good slipcase; . lite wear at tips of slipcase.531 clearn, unmarked pages.
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University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
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1977
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English
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Very Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. Size: 8vo; (2 vols. ) boxed set. Too large for Priority envelopes. Size: 8vo. 531 pages. 2-volume set (complete). Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 4. Shipped Weight: 4 pounds or less. Category: Biography & Autobiography; History. ISBN/EAN: 9780812277227. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1977
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English
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 8vo, hard cover, 2 vols, slipcase in very good condition, black & white illustrations, front & back end papers as maps, 531pp. both vols with index. About the book: Isaac Mickle was no ordinary youth, and it follows that his diary is no ordinary scribbling. A Gentleman of Much Promise is the eloquent and insightful account of a young man entering the prime of his life. Born of a wealthy New Jersey family, Mickle was in his short lifetime (1822-1855) a Camden and Philadelphia lawyer, the editor of two weekly newspapers, an historian, an accomplished violinist and avid book collector, a local political leader, something of a ladies' man, and a keen observer of his society and times. By the age of twenty-two Miclke had immersed himself in politics, and his activities provide a view not only into day-to-day local affairs but also into the Democratic National Convention of 1844. He relates meetings with many prominent figures of his day, including Presidents Van Buren, Tyler, and Polk and writers Orestes Brownson and Ralph Waldo Emerson.