BOOK NOTES:  Some books which might be of general interest to students of the "Early Republic" period -- If you find any worth purchasing after following one of these links, a portion will go to support of this web site: The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough a "story of the adventurous American artists, writers, doctors, politicians, architects, and others of high aspiration who set off for Paris in the years between 1830 and 1900, ambitious to excel in their work." The Price of Civilization: Reawakening American Virtue and Prosperity by Jeffrey Sachs.  From book description: "For more than three decades, Jeffrey D. Sachs has been at the forefront of international economic problem solving.  But Sachs turns his attention back home in The Price of Civilization, a book that is essential reading for every American. In a forceful, impassioned, and personal voice, he offers not only a searing and incisive diagnosis of our country’s economic ills but also an urgent call for Americans to restore the virtues of fairness, honesty, and foresight as the foundations of national prosperity.

Brief Biographies from the Jackson/Van Buren Era (Q):

Quincy, Josiah 1744-1775:

Revolutionary patriot; father of Josiah Quincy, 1772-1864 who was mayor of Boston, etc.

Quincy, Josiah 1772 - 1864:

Born in Braintree, MA, which is now Quincy. Grad. Harvard, 1790. Federalist Congressman, 1805-13. Mayor of Boston, 1823-27. President of Harvard 1829-45.

Quitman, John Anthony 1798 - 1858:

Born in Rhinebeck, NY; settled in 1821 as a lawyer in Natches, MI. Chancellor of Mississippi from 1827-35. Brigadier General in Mexican war. Prominent and active Nullifier.

Responsible for building of Quincy Market, and, with Joseph Story, for the development of Harvard Law School.