James Nelson Barker, 1784-1858 : With a Reprint of His Comedy 'Tears and Smiles'

Life of the first champion of American independence in literature and art and a Philadelphia political figure, with a reprint of what is considered the best American play written before 1825. Contents I. Introduction II. The Early Background of Patriotism and Politics III. Literature and Democrats IV. Marmion and The War of 1812 V. Critic, Biographer and Alderman VI. The Mayoralty and Authorship of Superstition VII.Collector of the Port, 1829 – 1838 VIII. Washington Through the Changing Administrations IX.Tears and Smiles X . Summary XI. Bibliography Index