Among 19th century Americans, few were as revered and respected as Henry Clay of Kentucky. He was a major player in the dramatic events of the new nation, wielding awesome power in Congress through his wit, biting satire, and, above all, his golden voice. His magnificent proposal resulted in the famous compromise of 1850, saving the union. Photographs.
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Among 19th century Americans, few were as revered and respected as Henry Clay of Kentucky. He was a major player in the dramatic events of the new nation, wielding awesome power in Congress through his wit, biting satire, and, above all, his golden voice. His magnificent proposal resulted in the famous compromise of 1850, saving the union. Photographs.
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Good in good dust jacket. SORRY NO INTERNATIONAL OR EXPEDITED SHIPPING. DJ with small tears and creasing to edges. Boards and spine intact. No apparent markings to pages. Tracking available on most domestic orders.
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Very Good. Size: 2x6x9; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Price clipped. Clean, unmarked pages. xxviii, 818 pages: illustrations; 25 cm. Among nineteenth-century Americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to Henry Clay of Kentucky. As orator and as Speaker of the House for longer than any man in the century, he wielded great power, a compelling presence in Congress who helped preserve the Union in the antebellum period. Remini portrays both the statesman and the private man, a man whose family life was painfully torn and who burned with ambition for the office he could not reach, the presidency.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Red hardback with gold-color lettering on front cover, red cloth spine with gold-color lettering, frontispiece, xxviii, 818 pp., historic illustrations, Clay Family genealogy chart, unclipped illustrated jacket. First Edition stated with complete number line. Light wear at ends of spine, rubbing on rear paste-down endpaper, no owner names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding, nice jacket. Among nineteenth century Americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to Henry Clay of Kentucky. One of the greatest orators of the century, he equaled or surpassed his contemporaries Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun. **This volume weighs 4 lb (1.8 kg). Extra charges for priority and international shipping. **
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Like New. Size: 9x6x2; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. xxviii, 818 pages: illustrations; 25 cm. Among nineteenth-century Americans, few commanded the reverence and respect accorded to Henry Clay of Kentucky. As orator and as Speaker of the House for longer than any man in the century, he wielded great power, a compelling presence in Congress who helped preserve the Union in the antebellum period. Remini portrays both the statesman and the private man, a man whose family life was painfully torn and who burned with ambition for the office he could not reach, the presidency.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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