Triumphs and wonders of the 19th century, a volume of original, historic and descriptive writings showing the many and marvellous achievements which distinguish an hundred years of material, intellectual, social and moral progress (1901)
Boyd, James Penny, 1836-1910 · Philadelphia, A. J. Holman & co · leaf 735
2) typifies thegigantic and imposing in New England intellect and physique. As earlyas 1820 he stood at the very head of American orators, a fame soon to befollowed in the ranks of law and statesmanship. At first he opposed thedoctrine of protection, but subsequently gave his support to Henry… … JEFFERSON DAVIS. formed and skillful in debate. EPOCH-MAKERS OF THE CENTURY 693 James Monroe (b. April 28, 1758; d. July 4, 1831) reached the presidencytwice, once in 1817, and again in 1820. His last administration was charac-terized as the era of good feeling, during which new States were…
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