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)
"Rob of the Bowl: A Legend of St. Inigoe's" by John Pendleton Kennedy is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set in...
By John Pendleton Kennedy
Quodlibet: containing some annals thereof ...
"Quodlibet: containing some annals thereof ..." by John Pendleton Kennedy is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrativ...
By John Pendleton Kennedy
Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale of the Tory Ascendency
"Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale of the Tory Ascendency" by John Pendleton Kennedy is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book is se...
By John Pendleton Kennedy