Zachariah Chandler: An Outline Sketch of His Life and Public Services

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Post and Tribune Company (Detroit, Mich.)

Contributor:

Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Zachariah Chandler: An Outline Sketch of His Life and Public Services" by the Detroit Post and Tribune is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book outlines the life and contributions of Zachariah Chandler, a significant political figure in Michigan's history, focusing on his role in various public services and the development of the state. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Zachariah Chandler's early years, covering his New England heritage and upbringing in Bedford, New Hampshire, a community noted for its strong character and pioneering spirit. It touches upon Chandler's descent from early settlers and outlines the characteristics of the town he hailed from, emphasizing its emphasis on civil and religious liberty. The opening also hints at the decisive moments in Chandler's life that led him westward to Michigan, where he would thrive as a businessman and political leader, marking the beginning of his journey toward becoming a prominent figure in American politics during a tumultuous era in the nation's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Andrew Sly, Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-11-10