Sketch Of Edward Coles, Second Governor Of Illinois And Of The Slavery Struggle Of 1823-4

By Elihu Benjamin Washburne

Book Overview

""Sketch Of Edward Coles, Second Governor Of Illinois And Of The Slavery Struggle Of 1823-4"" is a historical biography written by Elihu Benjamin Washburne. The book follows the life and political career of Edward Coles, who served as the second governor of Illinois in the early 19th century. Coles was a prominent figure in the fight against slavery during his time in office, and the book provides an in-depth look at the political and social climate of the era. The author examines Coles' personal beliefs and motivations, as well as his political strategies and alliances, in order to shed light on the complex issues surrounding slavery and abolition in the early United States. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Illinois, the struggle against slavery, and the political landscape of the early 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163270679
• ISBN13: 9781163270677
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"