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Voice of the Wind and the Kentucky Boy's Rise to Congress
A long fragmentary reminiscence traces a youth from hardship to a career in law and politics. It follows his migration from Virginia toward Kentucky, early mischief, self-made schooling, bar admission, and a rise to Congress, then judge and governor, amid frontier dangers and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Deval
Washington
Virginia
Rentussky
Cansilerot
Hammer
Listie
Congress
Kentucky
Isis Jestrian
Hunter Atyle
Bropnsville
Anilab
Ohio
Cincinnati
Louis Rite
Howe
Freon
Lesingson
Othee
Green River
Ianzhing
Dan
Keanseky
Manhoni
Peblerma
Fle
Lusinness
Uyon Bins
Zapady
Kentucks
Saidermenia
Dome
Mawoe
Pleride
Tidisa
Vlora
Tesas
Havlo
Pond Will
Heaven