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An Old Boy Remembers is a memoir written by John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. In this book, Adams reflects on his childhood and early adulthood, including his experiences as the son of the second President, John Adams, and his own political career.Adams discusses his education, both formal and informal, and his travels throughout Europe as a young man. He also reflects on his time as a diplomat, serving as the United States Minister to the Netherlands, Russia, and Great Britain.Throughout the book, Adams provides insights into the political and social climate of his time, including the tensions leading up to the War of 1812 and the debates over slavery and states' rights.An Old Boy Remembers offers readers a unique perspective on American history, as seen through the eyes of one of its most prominent figures. Adams' writing is candid and insightful, providing a glimpse into the life of a man who played a significant role in shaping the nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163195536
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 128
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 181 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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An Old Boy Remembers is a memoir written by John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. In this book, Adams reflects on his childhood and early adulthood, including his experiences as the son of the second President, John Adams, and his own political career.Adams discusses his education, both formal and informal, and his travels throughout Europe as a young man. He also reflects on his time as a diplomat, serving as the United States Minister to the Netherlands, Russia, and Great Britain.Throughout the book, Adams provides insights into the political and social climate of his time, including the tensions leading up to the War of 1812 and the debates over slavery and states' rights.An Old Boy Remembers offers readers a unique perspective on American history, as seen through the eyes of one of its most prominent figures. Adams' writing is candid and insightful, providing a glimpse into the life of a man who played a significant role in shaping the nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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