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America of Yesterday as Reflected in the Journal of John Davis Long

America of Yesterday as Reflected in the Journal of John Davis Long

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Political Biographies19th Century United States History20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1025518675
ISBN13: 9781025518671
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
America of Yesterday as Reflected in the Journal of John Davis Long offers an intimate and detailed perspective on the political and social landscape of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century America. Edited by Lawrence Shaw Mayo, this collection of journal entries provides a firsthand account of the life and career of John Davis Long, who served as the Governor of Massachusetts and the United States Secretary of the Navy during the Spanish-American War.

The diary entries span several decades, capturing the evolution of a statesman and the changing tides of a nation. Through Long's personal reflections, readers gain insight into the inner workings of the federal government, the complexities of naval administration during a period of international conflict, and the nuances of New England political life. Beyond his official duties, Long's journals reveal the thoughts of a man deeply engaged with his community and family, offering a humanizing look at a prominent public figure. This work serves as an essential primary source for historians and readers interested in the Gilded Age, the rise of American global influence, and the personal discipline of keeping a lifelong record of one's times.

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