Retrospections of an Active Life V1 1817 to 1863 is a memoir written by John Bigelow, an American statesman, diplomat, and journalist. The book covers the first 46 years of his life, from his birth in 1817 to the end of the American Civil War in 1863. In this memoir, Bigelow shares his personal experiences and reflections on the major events and figures of his time. He discusses his childhood in upstate New York, his education at Union College, and...
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