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Antislavery movements United States History 19th century Explorers West (U.S.) Biography Frémont, Jessie Benton 1824-1902 Frémont, John Charles 1813-1890 Pioneers West (U.S.) Biography Politicians United States Biography Politicians' spouses United States Biography Women pioneers West (U.S.) Biography Women's rights United States History 19th centuryFilter By Authors
Inskeep, SteveInskeep, Steve
Summary: "Steve Inskeep tells the riveting story of John and Jessie Frémont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States, and thus became America's first great political couple John Frémont grew up amid family tragedy and shame. Born out of wedlock in 1813, he went to work at age thirteen to help support his family in Charleston, South...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2020