The Adventures of Samuel Swartwout in the Age of Jefferson and Jackson
Download or Read eBook The Adventures of Samuel Swartwout in the Age of Jefferson and Jackson PDF written by Billy Ray Brunson and published by Edwin Mellen Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Billy Ray Brunson |
| Publisher | : Edwin Mellen Press |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| ISBN-10 | : WISC:89058501198 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Adventures of Samuel Swartwout in the Age of Jefferson and Jackson by : Billy Ray Brunson
Book excerpt: This is a study of one of the most influential and controversial men in the United States at the time of Jefferson and Jackson. It discusses various episodes in Swartwout's career, including his first appearance on the national stage as a participant in Aaron Burr's Western Conspiracy, his support of Andrew Jackson for the presidency and the position as customs collector of New York City to which the successful candidate appointed him after the election, the accusation that he stole a million dollars and his reputation as the Prince of Thieves, and the legal proceedings against him.
