Robert Toombs by Pleasant A. Stovall
"Robert Toombs" by Pleasant A. Stovall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and career of Robert Toombs, a prominent figure in American politics during the 19th century, focusing on his roles as a statesman, lawyer, and soldier. It delves into Toombs' involvement in the legislature, Congress, and the Civil War, as well as his personal life and ideals, aiming to paint a comprehensiveportrait of a complex man shaped by his times. The opening of the work introduces Robert Toombs as part of a distinguished lineage of soldiers and advocates for liberty, outlining his early life in Georgia. It describes his childhood and the influence of his family, particularly highlighting his mother's strong piety and his father's military background. Stovall sets the stage for Toombs' character development by detailing his childhood attributes such as mischievousness and vigor, his education at Franklin College, and his evolution into a determined and ambitious individual ready to make a mark on American politics. The narrative paints a picture of not only Toombs the statesman but also Toombs the man, hinting at the forthcoming challenges he would face in a nation divided by civil strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stovall, Pleasant A., 1857-1935 |
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| LoC No. | 08018226 |
| Title | Robert Toombs Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26069 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 255 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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