Thirty Years' View From 1820 to 1850 Volume 2

Name/Title

Thirty Years' View From 1820 to 1850 Volume 2

Entry/Object ID

SM.1971.1.400

Tags

1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Government

Description

Account/biography of Thomas Hart Benton. Benton, Thomas H. An eminent American statesman. Born in North Carolina in 1782. Died in 1858, after holding a seat in Congress from Missouri for thirty years. He was a consistent Jackson Democrat in politics. His "Thirty Years' View," a history of the government from 1820 to 1850, is recognized as a standard authority. Brown cloth rigid cover with blind embossed oval design on front and back cover and gold embossed title and author information on spine, along with eagle and banner symbol. 9.5 inches high X 6.5 inches wide. 788 pages plus index.

Collection

Sutliff Family Collection