Horace Greeley (1879)

Horace Greeley (1879) is a biographical book written by Whitelaw Reid about the life and career of Horace Greeley, a prominent American journalist, editor, and politician. The book covers Greeley's early life and upbringing in New Hampshire, his move to New York City, and his rise to fame as the editor of the New York Tribune, one of the most influential newspapers of the 19th century.Reid's biography details Greeley's involvement in politics, including his advocacy for the abolition of slavery, his support for the Whig Party and later the Republican Party, and his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1872. The book also explores Greeley's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with notable figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain.Throughout the book, Reid portrays Greeley as a complex and often contradictory figure, both admired and criticized for his outspoken views and unconventional approach to journalism and politics. Overall, Horace Greeley (1879) provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential figures in American journalism and politics during the 19th century.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.