Mr. Adams's last crusade : John Quincy Adams's extraordinary post-presidential life in Congress / Joseph Wheelan.
| Author/creator | Wheelan, Joseph |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : PublicAffairs, ©2008. |
| Description | xix, 309 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Favored son of the Revolution -- The road to the presidency -- An "agony of mind" -- The freshman Congressman -- A worthy cause -- Adams, science, and the Smithsonian Institution -- Lightning rod of Congress -- "True and honest hearts love you" -- The Amistad -- "Old Nestor" -- Triumph -- A new war and decline. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-268) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007040831 |
| ISBN | 9780786720125 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0786720123 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E 377 .W47 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |