The Life of John Pendleton Kennedy is a biography of the American writer, politician, and diplomat John Pendleton Kennedy, written by Henry T. Tuckerman and published in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive account of Kennedy's life, from his childhood in Baltimore to his career as a lawyer, politician, and author. Tuckerman describes Kennedy's involvement in the Whig party, his service as Secretary of the Navy under President Millard Fillmore, and his diplomatic missions to England and Germany. The biography also ...
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The Life of John Pendleton Kennedy is a biography of the American writer, politician, and diplomat John Pendleton Kennedy, written by Henry T. Tuckerman and published in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive account of Kennedy's life, from his childhood in Baltimore to his career as a lawyer, politician, and author. Tuckerman describes Kennedy's involvement in the Whig party, his service as Secretary of the Navy under President Millard Fillmore, and his diplomatic missions to England and Germany. The biography also explores Kennedy's literary achievements, including his novels Swallow Barn and Horse-Shoe Robinson, and his contributions to the development of American literature. Tuckerman's account is based on extensive research, including interviews with Kennedy's family and friends, and provides a detailed portrait of a prominent figure in 19th-century American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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