The life of John Worth Kern

"The Life of John Worth Kern" by Claude G. Bowers is a biography that chronicles the life of John Worth Kern, an important historical person from Indiana, starting from his humble beginnings to his impactful career as a politician and U.S. senator. Bowers’ writing probably highlights Kern’s good qualities and accomplishments to encourage readers. The beginning gives us a glimpse into Kern’s young life and family history, describing the Indiana wilderness in the 1840s, where Kern’s father became a doctor. It then moves on describing Kern's childhood, education, and early interest in politics, demonstrating how his early years shaped his future path as a Democratic leader, including important moments like his speeches and the start of his political beliefs during the Lincoln-Douglas debates, shaping his later influence in state and national governing.