John Pendleton Kennedy
John Pendleton Kennedy was an American novelist, lawyer and Whig politician who served as United States Secretary of the Navy from July 26, 1852, to March 4, 1853, during the administration of President Millard Fillmore, and as a U.S. Representative from Maryland's 4th congressional district, during which he encouraged the United States government's study, adoption and implementation of the telegraph. A lawyer who became a lobbyist for and director of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Kennedy also served several terms in the Maryland General Assembly and became its Speaker in 1847.
Rob of the Bowl: A Legend of St. Inigoe's. Vol. 1 (of 2)
In early Maryland, a captain and his companions must overcome ghostly legends and dangerous political schemes to protect their community's existence.
By John Pendleton Kennedy
Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale of the Tory Ascendency
** In the midst of war, a chance encounter with a kind stranger sparks an unforgettable journey of camaraderie, adventure, and survival.
By John Pendleton Kennedy
Quodlibet: containing some annals thereof ...
In a whimsical town, a battle over banks and shifting ideals threatens to rewrite its history.
By John Pendleton Kennedy