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As God Made Them: Portraits of Some Nineteenth-Century Americans

As God Made Them: Portraits of Some Nineteenth-Century Americans

Bradford, Gamaliel

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Historical FiguresPolitical Biographies19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1025288416
ISBN13: 9781025288413
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
As God Made Them; Portraits of Some Nineteenth-Century Americans is a masterful collection of biographical sketches that delves into the lives of prominent 19th-century American figures. Utilizing his signature psychographic approach, Gamaliel Bradford explores the inner character and psychological depths of seven influential men: Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Horace Greeley, Edwin Booth, Francis James Child, and Asa Gray.

Rather than a traditional historical account, this work focuses on the human essence of its subjects, presenting them with all their complexities and contradictions. Bradford examines private correspondence and personal anecdotes to paint vivid, intimate portraits that transcend mere chronology. From the political maneuvering of the great orators to the artistic and intellectual pursuits of scholars and actors, the book captures the spirit of a century through the individuals who defined it.

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