""Men and Events of Half a Century"" is a historical book written by Frederick T. Wallace and published in 1882. The book provides an account of the major events and notable figures of the United States during the first half of the 19th century. The author offers his personal observations and experiences, having lived through many of the events he describes. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period or topic. The first chapter focuses on the early history of the United States, including the ...
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""Men and Events of Half a Century"" is a historical book written by Frederick T. Wallace and published in 1882. The book provides an account of the major events and notable figures of the United States during the first half of the 19th century. The author offers his personal observations and experiences, having lived through many of the events he describes. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period or topic. The first chapter focuses on the early history of the United States, including the Revolutionary War and the formation of the Constitution. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War. Throughout the book, Wallace provides detailed biographies of many of the key figures of the time, including presidents, generals, and other prominent individuals. He also discusses important social and cultural movements, such as the abolitionist movement and the rise of the temperance movement. Overall, ""Men and Events of Half a Century"" offers a comprehensive overview of the major events and figures of the first half of the 19th century in the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture during this period.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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