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by Herbert Bashford (Author), Harr Wagner (Author)
""A Man Unafraid: The Story of John Charles Fremont"" is a biography written by Herbert Bashford about the life of John Charles Fremont. Fremont was an American explorer, soldier, and politician who played a significant role in the expansion of the United States in the 19th century. The book covers Fremont's early life, including his education and his time as a teacher, before delving into his explorations of the American West. Fremont led several expeditions, including the famous ""Pathfinder"" expedition, which helped to map and explore the western territories of the United States. Bashford also covers Fremont's military career, including his service in the Mexican-American War and his role in the Civil War. The book also explores Fremont's political career, including his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1856. Throughout the book, Bashford paints a vivid picture of Fremont's life and accomplishments, highlighting his courage, determination, and vision. The book is a fascinating look at one of America's most important historical figures and provides valuable insights into the history of the American West and the United States as a whole.1927. The story of Fremont is told in these pages. The magnetic and legendary Pathfinder became a national hero for his trailblazing exploits in the Far West. He was instrumental in taking California away from Mexico, served as one of the state's first senators, and made his fortune during the Gold Rush. Fremont's popularity and his antislavery position made him the Republican Party's first presidential nominee in 1856. The youngest man yet to run for the office. His loss to James Buchanan is largely attributed to the threat by the Southern states to secede if he were elected. He was the most celebrated general appointed by Lincoln. His major contribution to the Civil War was to focus the Union on the role emancipation should play in the North's war policy. His reputation and finances suffered in later years, but he resumed his political career and served as territorial governor of Arizona.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.
