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Thurlow Weed: Wizard Of The Lobby

Thurlow Weed: Wizard Of The Lobby

Van Deusen, Glyndon Garlock

Hardcover

Political Biographies19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 125836767X
ISBN13: 9781258367671
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 9 2012
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.63
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thurlow Weed: Wizard Of The Lobby is a biography of Thurlow Weed, a prominent figure in American politics during the 19th century. Written by Glyndon Garlock Van Deusen, the book explores Weed's life and career, from his early days as a newspaper editor to his rise as one of the most influential political operatives of his time. The book delves into Weed's involvement in the Whig Party, his role in the election of William Henry Harrison as president, and his work as a lobbyist for various causes and candidates. It also covers Weed's relationships with other political figures of the time, including Daniel Webster, William Seward, and Abraham Lincoln. Van Deusen paints a vivid portrait of Weed, highlighting his strategic mind, his sharp political instincts, and his ability to navigate the complex world of American politics. The book also examines Weed's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with alcoholism. Overall, Thurlow Weed: Wizard Of The Lobby is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on a fascinating figure in American history.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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