The Wide Awake Gift: A Know Nothing Token For 1855 (1854) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165111848)

The Wide Awake Gift: A Know Nothing Token For 1855 (1854) is a book written by J.R. Drake. It is a historical artifact that was published in 1854 and intended to be given as a gift in 1855. The book is part of a series of ""Know Nothing"" tokens that were popular in the mid-19th century. The ""Know Nothing"" movement was a political party in the United States that was anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic. The book contains various articles, poems, and illustrations that promote the values of the movement. It also includes information on the history and principles of the movement. The book is a fascinating insight into the political climate of the United States in the mid-19th century and the attitudes towards immigration and religion at that time. It is a valuable historical artifact for anyone interested in the history of the United States.Also Authored By Mrs. L. H. Sigourney, W. C. Bryant, And Others.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: J. R. Drake,R. W. Emerson,N. Y. Mirror
ISBN-10: 1165111845
ISBN-13: 9781165111848
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d