Imperfect UnionHow Jessie and John Frémont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity, and Helped Cause the Civil War
Steve Inskeep - 2020-01-14
Discover the story of America's first great political couple, John and Jessie Frémont, who were instrumental in the westward expansion of the US. From humble beginnings, John rose to become one of the most famous men of his time, risking his life on expeditions to map the uncharted American West. Jessie became his political adviser, lifting John to a seat in the Senate and ultimately to become the first-ever presidential nominee of the newly established Republican party. With rare detail and consummate style, this book tells the tale of a couple whose joint ambitions and talents were intertwined with those of the nascent United States, becoming influential to westward settlement, women's rights, and opposition to slavery.