Originally published in 1888 as a portion of the author’s larger “Famous American Statesmen,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 30 pages, describes the life and career of U.S. politician, statesman, and orator Henry Clay.
Sample passage:
A senator from Illinois, Mr. Thomas, proposed that no restriction as to slavery be imposed upon Missouri, but that in all the rest of the territory ceded by France to the United States, north of 36.30, this being the southern boundary of Missouri, there should be no slavery. Then Mr. Clay, with his intense love for the Union, bent all his energies to effect this compromise suggested by Thomas. He spoke earnestly in its behalf, and went from member to member, persuading and beseeching with all his genius and winsomeness. When Clay had effected the passage of the bill, the “great pacificator” became more beloved than ever. He had saved the Union, and now was talked of as the successor to President Monroe.
About the author:
Sarah Knowles Bolton (1841-1916) was an American writer of biographical sketches, children’s books, and poetry. Other works include “Famous Men of Science,” “Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous,” and “Famous Voyagers and Explorers.”
Sample passage:
A senator from Illinois, Mr. Thomas, proposed that no restriction as to slavery be imposed upon Missouri, but that in all the rest of the territory ceded by France to the United States, north of 36.30, this being the southern boundary of Missouri, there should be no slavery. Then Mr. Clay, with his intense love for the Union, bent all his energies to effect this compromise suggested by Thomas. He spoke earnestly in its behalf, and went from member to member, persuading and beseeching with all his genius and winsomeness. When Clay had effected the passage of the bill, the “great pacificator” became more beloved than ever. He had saved the Union, and now was talked of as the successor to President Monroe.
About the author:
Sarah Knowles Bolton (1841-1916) was an American writer of biographical sketches, children’s books, and poetry. Other works include “Famous Men of Science,” “Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous,” and “Famous Voyagers and Explorers.”
