Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-268) and index.
Contents:
Favored son of the revolution -- The road to the presidency -- An "agony of mind" -- The freshman Congressman -- A worthy cause -- Adams, science, and the Smithsonian Institution -- Lightning rod of Congress -- "True and honest hearts love you" -- The Amistad -- "Old Nestor" -- Triumph -- A new war and decline.
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