Project Gutenberg 2023-12-21 Public domain in the USA. 233 Bowers, Claude G. (Claude Gernade) 1878 1958 Bowers, Claude Gernade 18023550 The life of John Worth Kern $aIndianapolis :$bThe Hollenbeck Press, $c1918. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Life of John Worth Kern" by Claude G. Bowers is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and political journey of John Worth Kern, an influential figure in Indiana's history, detailing his rise from a modest upbringing to a prominent political leader and U.S. senator. Bowers' narrative is likely intended to highlight Kern's character, achievements, and the lessons from his life that can inspire future generations. The opening portion of the biography sets the stage by discussing Kern's early life and family background. It begins with a sketch of the Indiana wilderness during the 1840s, where Kern’s father established a medical practice, and continues to describe Kern's childhood experiences, education, and early interest in politics. Bowers emphasizes Kern's precocious abilities and active engagement in political discourse from a young age, illustrating how his upbringing influenced his eventual path as a Democratic leader. The text introduces key moments, such as his early speeches and the formation of his political identity during the Lincoln-Douglas debates, establishing the foundation for his later influence in the state and national politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20220813080012bowers 1918 US Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Politicians -- United States -- Biography Kern, John Worth, 1849-1917 E660 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 758164 2025-07-28T14:34:35.386671 text/html 734159 2023-12-21T14:12:17 text/html 3559665 2025-07-28T14:34:46.678579 application/epub+zip 3564125 2025-07-28T14:34:37.723621 application/epub+zip 363123 2025-07-28T14:34:36.535646 application/epub+zip 8321116 2025-07-28T14:34:53.644504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8248296 2025-07-28T14:34:45.259624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 714233 2025-07-28T14:34:34.363636 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 694369 2023-12-21T14:12:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16007 2025-07-28T14:34:53.798515 application/rdf+xml 13654 2025-07-28T14:34:36.697588 image/jpeg 2649 2025-07-28T14:34:36.626585 image/jpeg 3078810 2025-07-28T14:34:35.494578 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