""John Quincy Adams: The Critical Years, 1785-1794"" is a biography written by Robert Abraham East that delves into the formative years of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. The book covers the period from Adams' return to America from Europe in 1785, at the age of 18, to his appointment as Minister to the Netherlands in 1794. The book explores Adams' personal and professional development during this time, including his education at Harvard, his legal studies, and his early political career. East also examines Adams' relationships with his family, including his famous father, John Adams, and his wife, Louisa Catherine Adams. Throughout the book, East emphasizes the importance of this period in Adams' life in shaping his political views and preparing him for his later career as a diplomat, senator, and president. He also highlights the challenges and controversies that Adams faced during this time, including his opposition to slavery and his role in the Quasi-War with France. Overall, ""John Quincy Adams: The Critical Years, 1785-1794"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a young man on the cusp of greatness, shedding new light on the early years of one of America's most important statesmen.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.