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Josiah Bushnell Grinnell

Josiah Bushnell Grinnell

Payne, Charles E.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: West

ISBN10: 116317906X
ISBN13: 9781163179062
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Josiah Bushnell Grinnell is a biographical book written by Charles E. Payne that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Josiah Bushnell Grinnell, an American Congregational minister, abolitionist, and politician. The book delves into Grinnell's early life, his education, and his eventual move to Iowa, where he founded the town of Grinnell and established Grinnell College. The book also explores Grinnell's involvement in the abolitionist movement, including his friendship with John Brown and his role in the Underground Railroad. Grinnell's political career is also highlighted, including his time as a member of the United States House of Representatives, where he worked to promote education and civil rights.Throughout the book, Payne provides a detailed and engaging account of Grinnell's life, drawing on primary sources and personal correspondence to paint a vivid picture of this influential figure in American history. Overall, Josiah Bushnell Grinnell is a comprehensive and insightful biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of an important figure in 19th-century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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