Imperfect Union: How Jessie and John Frémont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity, and Helped Cause the Civil War (Hardcover)

from Hccpsk

John C. Fremont explored the West in the 1840s, governed California, ran for President, has many cities and landmarks named after him, but somehow remains somewhat unknown in US history. Raised poor in Savannah, GA, Fremont managed to find his way to Washington DC where he married Jessie Benton, ...

from SCRH

I found the book to be an interesting read. It is well-researched and provides information and insight into the lives of two individuals (Jessie and John Fremont) who provided much for the development of the United States prior to the Civil War. The book includes a number of photos, a bibliograp...

from SCRH

I found the book to be an interesting read. It is well-researched and provides information and insight into the lives of two individuals (Jessie and John Fremont) who provided much for the development of the United States prior to the Civil War. The book includes a number of photos, a bibliograp...