An exemplary Whig Edward Kent and the Whig disposition in American politics and law / David M. Gold.

Contents Education in Federalism -- National Republican legislator -- Mayor of Bangor -- Hell-bent for Kent -- "The true end of government" -- Running the line -- Negotiating the northeastern boundary -- For Taylor and the Union -- Consul in Rio -- The unholy traffic -- The demise of the Whigs -- The rise of the Republicans -- A Republican on the bench -- The jurisprudence of common sense -- The last Whig.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2012015226
ISBN9780739172728 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780739172735 (electronic)