The Life Of Leonard Wood (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163972236)

The Life of Leonard Wood is a biographical book written by John G. Holme in 1920. The book explores the life of Leonard Wood, an American military officer, physician, and politician who served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army and the Governor-General of the Philippines. The book delves into Wood's early life, his education, and his military career. It discusses his involvement in the Spanish-American War, where he served as a surgeon, and his subsequent rise through the ranks of the military. The book also covers Wood's political career, including his appointment as Governor-General of the Philippines and his unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 1920. Throughout the book, Holme provides insights into Wood's character and personality, as well as his contributions to American history. The Life of Leonard Wood is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most notable military and political figures.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: John G. Holme
ISBN-10: 1163972231
ISBN-13: 9781163972236
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d