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A Memoir of the Life of James Gore King

A Memoir of the Life of James Gore King

Charles King

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Biografía e historias reales
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9781175622990
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'A Memoir of the Life of James Gore King' chronicles the distinguished career of James Gore King (1765-1853), a prominent figure in 19th-century American finance and politics. Written by his son, Charles King, this biography offers a detailed account of King’s life, from his early years to his significant contributions to the economic development of the United States. King was a successful merchant, banker, and politician, serving as a U.S. Representative from New York. This memoir sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of a man who played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s financial landscape. It provides valuable insights into the political and economic climate of the era, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a dedicated public servant and influential businessman.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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