Publisher's Synopsis
Shares a biography of Silas Wright, through the framework of his own letters, as a prominent politician of the Jackson era who touched upon many important personages and issues first in New York and then as a nation as a whole,.
About the Publisher
Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.
