Mr. Adams's last crusade : John Quincy Adams's extraordinary post-presidential life in Congress / Joseph Wheelan.

Author/creator Wheelan, Joseph
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : PublicAffairs, ©2008.
Descriptionxix, 309 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 261-268) and index.
LCCN 2007040831
ISBN9780786720125 (hardcover)
ISBN0786720123 (hardcover)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E 377 .W47 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold