Life Of Col. Jesse Harper Of Danville, Illinois: Farm-Boy, Lawyer, Editor, Author, Orator, Scholar And Reformer (1904) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164194491)

The book ""Life Of Col. Jesse Harper Of Danville, Illinois: Farm-Boy, Lawyer, Editor, Author, Orator, Scholar And Reformer (1904)"" by Alexander Campbell Barton is a biography of the life of Colonel Jesse Harper, who was born in Danville, Illinois. The book covers his life from his humble beginnings as a farm boy, to his successful career as a lawyer, editor, author, orator, and scholar. Harper was also a reformer and played an important role in the political and social development of his community.The book provides a detailed account of Harper's life, including his childhood, education, and early career as a lawyer. It also covers his work as an editor and author, and his involvement in various social and political causes, including the temperance movement and the fight for women's suffrage. The book also explores Harper's personal life, including his marriage and family.Overall, ""Life Of Col. Jesse Harper Of Danville, Illinois"" is a comprehensive biography that provides insight into the life of an influential figure in Illinois history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, and highlights the important role that individuals like Harper played in shaping their communities.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.

Author: Alexander Campbell Barton, W. B. Gallaher
ISBN-10: 1164194496
ISBN-13: 9781164194491
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d