Colonel Alexander K. McClure's Recollections Of Half A Century is a memoir written by Alexander K. McClure, a prominent American journalist and politician of the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of McClure's life and career, spanning over 50 years of American history, from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s.McClure's memoir covers his early years as a journalist in Pennsylvania, his involvement in the Civil War as a Union officer, his political career as a Republican, and his role as a prominent figure in ...
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Colonel Alexander K. McClure's Recollections Of Half A Century is a memoir written by Alexander K. McClure, a prominent American journalist and politician of the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of McClure's life and career, spanning over 50 years of American history, from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s.McClure's memoir covers his early years as a journalist in Pennsylvania, his involvement in the Civil War as a Union officer, his political career as a Republican, and his role as a prominent figure in Pennsylvania politics. The book also includes anecdotes and insights into many of the major political and social issues of the time, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, the rise of industrialization, and the growth of the Republican Party.Throughout the book, McClure provides a candid and often humorous account of his experiences, including his interactions with many of the most important figures of the era, such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Theodore Roosevelt. He also offers his opinions on many of the key issues of the day, including his support for civil rights and his opposition to corruption in politics.Overall, Colonel Alexander K. McClure's Recollections Of Half A Century is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on American history and politics during a critical period of the nation's development.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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