Biography of General Lewis Cass: Including a Voice From a Friend (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Rush

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483130095 ISBN 13: 9780483130098

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

In Biography of General Lewis Cass, discover a soldier, lawyer, and statesman who helped shape early America.

This meticulous biography traces the civil and military career that led to Cass’s prominence. It covers his upbringing in New Hampshire, his rise in Ohio politics, and his pivotal roles in the War of 1812 and the western frontier.

Readers will see how Cass governed Michigan, negotiated with Native peoples, and influenced national policy during a formative era. The narrative highlights his leadership, decision-making, and the broader context of his public service.

• Grounded portrait of a key figure in early American politics and military history.
• Accounts of campaigns, governance, and frontier diplomacy on the western frontier.
• Overview of Cass’s influence in national affairs and his path to the presidency.

Ideal for readers of American history, military biographies, and those curious about the era’s leaders and events.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483130095
• ISBN 13: 9780483130098
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 54