George H. Proffit, His Day and Generation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George R. Wilson

9780267834044: George H. Proffit, His Day and Generation (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267834047 ISBN 13: 9780267834044

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A vivid portrait of a 19th‑century Indiana pioneer and statesman that blends local history with a sweeping look at a nation in formation.

This book follows George H. Proffit from humble beginnings to national service, showing how one man’s career reflected the hopes and tensions of his era. It treats biography as a lens on the past, drawing on letters, speeches, and contemporary accounts to illuminate both public life and home life.

Tracks a career that moved from local concerns to Congress and a Brazilian appointment, with insights into the politics of the 1840s.
Explores the issues of the day, including infrastructure like the Cumberland road, tariffs, and the tensions that shaped the Whig era.
Reveals personal moments, family life, and the everyday world of pioneer communities along the Patoka River.
Offers context on how local history and national affairs intersect, helping readers understand the era’s democratic ideals and challenges.

Ideal for readers of local biography and Indiana history, as well as anyone curious about the era’s public life and its everyday people.

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