Print collection topics public figures clay, henry, 17771852 genres clippings portraits type of resource still image identifiers other local identifier. In the shadow of a kentucky patriarch reveals the story of this highly influential family, whose importance has been largely overshadowed by the. House of representatives and the senate and served as the 9th secretary of state. History of the state of delaware, volume 3 history of the state of delaware, henry clay conrad volume 3 of history of the state of delaware. Our people by michael burgan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The speeches of henry clay hardback or cased book for.
I learned a few new things about the man, his legacy and his effects that rippled from his tenure as secretary of state. Ashland the henry clay estate 120 sycamore rd, lexington, ky 40502. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Comprising his life, correspondence and speeches 1904. Among 19th century americans, few were as revered and respected as henry clay of kentucky. Publishers weekly mar 1, 2010 yet another hulking biography of an early american political giant, this one, unnecessarily clogged with detail, is still a fitting, uptodate, and. He was also a strong advocate of the precedence of the union over states rights, even as he argued against the expansion of the union through conquest during the. The speeches of henry clay hardback or cased book for sale.
Dear sir, in the annual meeting of the american colonization society, held in the capitol in the city of washington, december, 1835, you commented. The election had no clear electoral college winner, so the new president had to be determined by the house of representatives. Henry clay was a master orator and parliamentarian. The man who would be president and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 the online books page. Henry clay clay, henry, 17771852 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article clay, henry, 17771852. Henry clay 17771852 was a statesman who represented kentucky in both the u. Coal and coke magnate henry clay frick is the topic of two upcoming zoom discussions hosted by the fayette county cultural trust and author cassandra vivian. List of books and articles about henry clay online. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Henry clays most popular book is henry clays remarks in house and senate. Henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, at the clay homestead in hanover county, virginia. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The family legacy of henry clay the university press of kentucky.
Henry clay was born on april 12, 1777, in hanover county, va. The year 1837 found henry clay hard at work in a successful effort to organize and strengthen the new whig party. Henry clay books list of books by author henry clay. The book also analyzes the role of financial stress as the family fought to reestablish its fortune in the years after the civil war. Known as the great compromiser, clay was a national hero who kept the country intact when contrary forces were trying to tear it apart. List of books and articles about henry clay online research.
Sep 11, 2010 henry clay and the compromise that saved the union by robert v. Id say i came out with a better look into the mind and character of the sage of ashland, as the book refers him as a few times. Isbn 97811569642 97811569642 softcover, 2012 the life and speeches of henry clay. Jul 14, 1976 the marriage of harriet mclean heussler to henry j. Historian james klotter has written a fascinating, deeply researched book that takes a fresh look at henry clay, the great 19th century. See all books authored by henry clay, including the papers of henry clay. Henry clay fish has 38 books on goodreads with 8 ratings. Henry clay and the art of american politics by clement eaton. In addition to their work as authors, the heidlers are general editors of monographs on u. From the earliest settlements to the year 1907, henry clay conrad.
Henry clay whitney has 46 books on goodreads with 17 ratings. Isbn 9781152387768 9781152387768 softcover, general books. Henry clay, 17771852, is a name many of us somewhat recognize from 19th century u. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Book, zoom sessions take a new look at henry clay frick. For example, the book omits much of the legislative maneuvering that surrounded the actual enactment of the compromise of 1850. Although a jacksonian scholar, remini does a credible job in his bio of andrew jacksons political and personal enemy and abraham lincolns idol, henry clay. Two new books on henry clay nonfiction history of the. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. His stepfather secured 1792 for him a clerks position in the virginia high court of chancery. Charismatic, charming, and one of the best orators of his era, henry clay seemed to have it all.
He is the author of twentyfour books, including eleven biographies of americas founding fathers and three histories of the early republic. By our lights, henry clay 17771852 was a bundle of contradictions. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Clay left and congressman henry wise control the strings of the toy puppet of 1840 candidate william henry harrison. Henry clay ran for president in 1824, and finished fourth. Such perceptions later angered presidentelect harrison, but harrisons death after only a month in office brought vice president john tyler, an expected clay ally, into the executive chair.
Clay, henry, father of james brown clay, a senator and a representative from kentucky. Featuring an inimitable supporting cast including thomas jefferson, james madison, and abraham lincoln, henry clay is beautifully written and replete with fresh anecdotes and insights. Secretary of state 1826, volume 5 the life and speeches of the hon. Clay was a hero to many, including abraham lincoln, who utilized clays speeches to write the gettysburgh address. Henry clay s most popular book is henry clay s remarks in house and senate. It is a wellwritten, detailed and informative work detailing the life of this remarkable politician. There he gained the regard of george wythe, who directed his reading.
New york journal of books, 122015 in a nation today, at least as politically partisan and violently divided over race, both clay and this new book about him inspires. Kentuckys state historian, james klotter, poses in front of a portrait of henry clay at ashland, the henry clay. Henry clay has 129 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. In a nation today, at least as politically partisan and violently divided over race, both clay and this new book about him inspires. Books by henry clay whitney author of life and works of. Henry clay by robert remini is an excellent biography of one of the dominant political figures in nineteenth century america. Henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house and.
Henry clay fishs most popular book is handbook of revivals. April 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 was an american attorney and statesman who represented kentucky in both the senate and house. He was adamant about his right to own slaves, for instance, but he was just as adamant that slavery was wrong. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was limited to three years. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Henry clay, volume 1 speech of henry clay, delivered at lexington, kentucky, june 9, 1842. The authors reveal clays tumultuous career in washington, including his participation in the deadlocked election of 1824 that haunted him for the rest of his career, and shine new light on clays marriage to plain, wealthy lucretia hart, a union that lasted fiftythree years and produced eleven children. Henry s father died in 1781, the year british and loyalist soldiers raided the area and looted the clay home. April 12, 1777 june 29, 1852 was an american attorney and. House of representatives and the senate and served as. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. John calhouns speeches impressed all and intimidated many.
Henry clay is the author of henry clay s remarks in house and senate 4. But the book lacks enough detail about henry clay himself, to better illustrate his strengths e. Americas greatest statesman in new york journal of books. Henry clay, of kentucky, on taking up his compromise resolutions on the subject of slavery new york. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In order to better understand america today, ive been reading a lot of american history of the period between presidents monroe and lincoln. The epic rivalry of henry clay, john calhoun and daniel webster, the second generation of american giants hardcover november, 2018. Henry clay was of the fourth gener ation succeeding his two greatgreatgrandfathers. Id describe it as an excellent introduction to its subject. Download henry clay ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. With the address of chief justice robertson, also mr. Jul 04, 2010 two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850. Henry clay books list of books by author henry clay thriftbooks. Henry clay and the compromise that saved the union by robert v.
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Henry clay is the author of henry clays remarks in house and senate 4. Henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house and senate. Henry clay, john calhoun and daniel webster, the second generation of american giants by h. Henry clay lewis lewis, henry clay used books, rare books and new books find all books by henry clay lewis and compare prices find signed collectible books by henry clay lewis. Americas greatest statesman and millions of other books are available for instant access. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts.
Odd leaves from the life of a louisiana swamp doctor american humorists series by lewis, henry clay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Isbn 9781104668051 9781104668051 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2009. The private correspondence of henry clay the papers of henry clay. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clay s formal schooling was limited to three years. Two new books assess the career of henry clay, an architect of the compromise of 1850. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in house.
Henry clay whitneys most popular book is life and works of abraham lincoln. Clay won arguments less often than he won followers. Pauls school in hanover county, va studied law in richmond, va admitted to the bar in 1797 and commenced practice in lexington, ky member, state house of representatives 1803. Books by henry clay author of henry clays remarks in. Horse trader and risk taker, arm twister and joke teller, henry clay was the consummate politician who gave ground, made deals, and changed the lives of millions. Henry clay hooker was born january 10, 1828 in hinsdale, new hampshire on a farm that had belonged to his greatgrandfather. Early career his father died when he was four years old, and clays formal schooling was. Ungers book provides a solid outline of the life and achievements of henry clay, though it lacks in detail.
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