The Evening Post: A Century Of Journalism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432688752)

""The Evening Post: A Century Of Journalism"" by Nevins, Allan is a comprehensive historical account of the newspaper ""The Evening Post"" and its impact on American journalism over the course of a century. The book covers the newspaper's founding in 1801 by Alexander Hamilton, its early years as a Federalist publication, and its evolution into a leading voice for abolitionism and progressive politics in the mid-19th century. The author also explores the newspaper's role in covering major events such as the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I, as well as its coverage of cultural and social issues such as women's suffrage and the rise of jazz music. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Nevins paints a vivid portrait of the newspaper and its contributions to American journalism and society as a whole. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American journalism and the role of the press in shaping our nation's identity.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: Allan Nevins
ISBN-10: 1432688758
ISBN-13: 9781432688752
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2007
Pages: 596
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.32d