| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations, map |
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data file |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Scion of the Old Dominion -- Soldier and war hawk politician -- Judge and governor -- Founder of the Florida Territory -- Neamathla and a new territorial capital -- A "corrupt bargain" and a new home in Florida -- Trials, tribulations, and "left-handed justice" -- "I have health, activity, good spirits, and a small share of perserverity" -- "Harassed by the persecution of their neighbors" -- Storm clouds on the horizon -- "I intend to examine ... your relation to the president" -- Nullifying an election -- "I shall return very poor to Kentucky" -- "Do all you can for Texas" -- Canals, banks, and a constitutional convention -- Faith bonds, division, depression, and a plague -- "Tyler too," Washington intrigue, and St. Augustine -- State of Texas, State of Florida -- "I will not be the cause of disunion in our ranks" -- Gone to Texas, gone to Washington. |
| Summary |
The biography of a well-connected, but nearly forgotten American antebellum politician. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Duval, William Pope, 1784-1854.
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Duval, William Pope, 1784-1854. |
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Governors -- Florida -- Biography.
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Governors. |
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Florida. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Florida -- Politics and government -- 1821-1865.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1821-1865 |
| Subject |
Florida -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Denham, James M. Florida founder William P. DuVal 9781611174663 (DLC) 2015011305 (OCoLC)893455611 |
| ISBN |
9781611174670 (electronic book) |
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1611174678 (electronic book) |
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9781611174663 |
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161117466X |
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