Samuel Jordan Kirkwood (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548215265)

""Samuel Jordan Kirkwood"" is a biography written by Dan Elbert Clark about the life and career of Samuel Jordan Kirkwood. Kirkwood was a prominent figure in American politics during the late 19th century, serving as a U.S. Senator, Governor of Iowa, and Secretary of the Interior under President James Garfield. The book explores Kirkwood's early life, his education, and his rise to political prominence. It also delves into his accomplishments and challenges while in office, including his efforts to promote civil rights, regulate railroads, and manage the nation's natural resources. The author draws on a variety of sources, including Kirkwood's personal papers and letters, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this influential figure in American history. Overall, ""Samuel Jordan Kirkwood"" is a well-researched and informative biography that sheds light on an important period in American politics and the life of one of its key players.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: Dan Elbert Clark
ISBN-10: 054821526X
ISBN-13: 9780548215265
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 476
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d