The life and times of John Kelly, tribune of the people by J. Fairfax McLaughlin
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"The Life and Times of John Kelly, Tribune of the People" by J. Fairfax McLaughlin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography chronicles the life of John Kelly, an influential New York politician known for his role in significant political movements, particularly during the Know-Nothingism era and Tammany Hall's history. The book aims to present a balanced portrayal of Kelly, highlighting his contributions as well as the
challenges and controversies he faced during his political career. The opening portion of the narrative establishes John Kelly's prominence in American politics, framing him as a vital player in three critical epochs: the battle against Know-Nothingism, the internal conflicts of the Democratic Party, and the fight against the corrupt Tweed Ring within Tammany Hall. The introduction draws comparisons to other significant figures, such as Andrew Jackson, emphasizing Kelly’s strong character and public service. McLaughlin situates Kelly within the broader context of American political history, preparing readers for a detailed exploration of his early life, his ascent through various political challenges, and his ethos as a determined leader committed to civil liberties. The text further notes that Kelly’s legacy has been marred by misrepresentation, and the biography intends to clear such misconceptions by providing a comprehensive account of his life and achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McLaughlin, J. Fairfax (James Fairfax), 1839-1903 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11023248 |
| Title | The life and times of John Kelly, tribune of the people |
| Original Publication | United States: The American News Company, 1885. |
| Credits | ellinora, Bryan Ness, Bob Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1857-1861 |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857 |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government |
| Subject | Kelly, John, 1821-1886 |
| Subject | Democratic Party (N.Y.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72557 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 540 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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