Prominent and Progressive Americans; an Encyclopædia of Contemporaneous Biography;: 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021442475)

Featuring biographical information on some of the most influential and notable Americans of the late nineteenth century, this volume provides a comprehensive look at the lives and careers of politicians, activists, writers, and other public figures. With detailed entries on Abraham Lincoln, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and many others, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in American history and culture.

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