Authentic Biography of Col. Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Authentic Biography of Col. Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Emmons
ISBN: 9780656697175

William Emmons

9780656697175: Authentic Biography of Col. Richard M. Johnson, of Kentucky (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656697172 ISBN 13: 9780656697175

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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An epic biography in verse and prose, tracing early American ideals through the life of Col. Richard M. Johnson.

This edition blends biographical narrative with atmospheric poems and historical commentary to illuminate a pivotal American figure and the era that shaped his times.

Its pages weave dramatic verse with documentary material, presenting named figures, moments of political struggle, and reflections on liberty, duty, and national destiny. You’ll encounter lyrical episodes like the Fredoniad and other celebratory odes, alongside explanatory sections that place the poetry in historical context. The book balances portraiture, political thought, and the texture of 19th‑century America, inviting both history and poetry lovers to explore a complex chapter of the nation’s story.

A detailed biographical portrait of Col. Richard M. Johnson set against the broader currents of early American politics.
Dramatic verse interlaced with prose that presents key figures, events, and moral themes of liberty and virtue.
Explanatory notes and appendices that situate the poetry within its historical and cultural moment.
A window into how poetry was used to commemorate national loyalty, leadership, and republican ideals.

Ideal for readers of American history, historical biography, and poetry that engages with public life and national memory.

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