Project Gutenberg 2019-04-17 Public domain in the USA. 289 Mallory, Daniel Mallory, D. (Daniel) A Biography of Henry Clay, the Senator from Kentucky Containing Also, a Complete Report of All His Speeches; Selections From His Private Correspondence; Eulogies in the Senate and House; and a Poem, by George D. Prentice, Esq. Produced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Biography of Henry Clay, the Senator from Kentucky" by Daniel Mallory is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This biography delves into the life, contributions, and public service of Henry Clay, a significant political figure and senator from Kentucky, known for his oratory skills and influential role in American politics. The work aims to explore not only his biography but also includes a collection of his speeches, correspondence, and memorials addressing his legacy. The opening of the biography sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Clay's life, emphasizing the author's intent to present a comprehensive picture of his character and contributions. In the preface, Mallory outlines his motivations for writing the biography, acknowledging the existing literature on Clay while expressing confidence that his work will uncover new insights into Clay's eloquence, patriotism, and legislative achievements. The narrative soon shifts to Clay's early life, detailing his modest beginnings, challenges in education, and early career as a lawyer. It highlights his tenacious spirit and initial successes, setting the foundation for his later prominence in political circles where he championed various significant issues, including domestic industries and land claims. The beginning serves to illustrate both the man and the legend that Clay became, foreshadowing the intricacies of his political career that the subsequent chapters will explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Speeches, addresses, etc., American Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American 4178077 2025-07-23T12:42:20.924911 text/html 4224907 2019-04-16T19:01:22 text/html 1887233 2025-07-23T12:42:51.292785 application/epub+zip 1924765 2025-07-23T12:42:24.382904 application/epub+zip 1588597 2025-07-23T12:42:22.822939 application/epub+zip 2908558 2025-07-23T12:43:14.490217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2718967 2025-07-23T12:42:49.991814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2384339 2022-09-26T22:15:39.339902 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4006845 2025-07-23T12:42:18.169947 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 4007188 2019-04-16T19:01:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19185 2025-07-23T12:43:14.651168 application/rdf+xml 17782 2025-07-23T12:42:23.006941 image/jpeg 2250 2025-07-23T12:42:22.917938 image/jpeg 1403297 2019-04-16T19:01:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 1786579 2019-04-16T19:01:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 1784604 2025-07-23T12:42:21.227921 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia