American Biography: A New Cyclopedia, Volume 2 , compiled by the American Historical Company, offers a comprehensive collection of biographical sketches highlighting the lives and achievements of notable individuals in American history. This volume provides detailed accounts of prominent figures from various fields, offering insights into their contributions to the nation's development. A valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in American history, this cyclopedia serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of those who shaped the United States. Each biography provides a detailed portrait, capturing the essence of its subject's life and times. Explore the rich tapestry of American history through the lives of its most influential figures in "American Biography". This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.