A comprehensive reference work containing biographical information on notable Americans from the colonial period to the early 20th century. Divided into two volumes, this dictionary provides concise and informative entries on figures from all walks of life, including politicians, poets, industrialists, and artists. Author Francis S. Drake is an accomplished historian and biographer, with a deep knowledge of American culture and society.

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