Description: This book explores the extraordinary life of Albert Pike, a prominent figure in the American Southwest during the 19th century. The author delves into Pike's formative years, revealing his early ambition for education and his yearning for a life beyond the confines of his New England upbringing. The narrative traces Pike's adventurous journey west, where he immersed himself in the rugged world of hunting and trapping, facing perilous encounters with Native American tribes and the unforgiving landscape of the Staked Plains. The book captures Pike's experiences as a young man, his trials and triumphs as a pioneer, and his eventual rise to prominence as a lawyer, politician, and writer. The author highlights Pike's political activism and his contributions to the development of Arkansas, revealing the complex social and political environment of the time. Through Pike's story, the book offers a glimpse into a bygone era, filled with adventure, exploration, and the forging of a new nation. This book serves as a compelling testament to the enduring spirit of adventure and the remarkable individuals who shaped the American West. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Life Story of Albert Pike (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 156 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Freemasonry & Secret Societies, Political Process / Campaigns & Elections, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Political Science, Social Science, History
Item Weight: 7.7 Oz
Author: Fred W. Allsopp
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback