Excerpt from The Life of Horace Greeley, Editor of "the New-York Tribune": From His Birth to the Present Time
Horace leaves Poultney. - His First Overcoat. Home to his Father's log-house. -ranges the Country for Work. The Sore Leg cured. Gets Employment, but little Money. Astonishes the draught-players. Goes to Eric, Pa. In terview with an Editor. Becomes a Journeyman in the Onice. Description of Erie. - The Lake. His Generosity to his Father. - His New Clothes.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the tale of Horace Greeley's life, from his humble beginnings on a New Hampshire farm to his rise as a renowned journalist and political figure. The author provides a detailed account of Greeley's early years, including his intense passion for reading and his unwavering dedication to learning despite the hardships of farm life. The book also explores the causes behind his father's financial ruin and the family's subsequent move to Vermont, where Greeley's journalistic career took off. The author does a commendable job of situating Greeley's life within the broader context of American history and the development of journalism in the 19th century. Through its vivid descriptions and thoughtful analysis, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential newspaper editors, highlighting the challenges he faced, the values he held, and the profound impact he had on the nation's political and intellectual landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243004539_0
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