The Flush Times of Alabama and Mississippi: A Series of Sketches by Joseph Glover Baldwin

The Flush Times of Alabama and Mississippi: A Series of Sketches by Joseph Glover Baldwin

Joseph Glover Baldwin

1815-1864

Joseph Glover Baldwin, a self-taught individual from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, embarked on a career in law after working as a courthouse clerk and studying under family members. Despite initial setbacks, including unsuccessful attempts at establishing newspapers, Baldwin eventually found success as a lawyer and became involved in politics. His literary pursuits gained recognition with the publication of "The Flush Times of Alabama and Mississippi," a collection of humorous sketches based on his early legal experiences, while his legal expertise led to his appointment to the California Supreme Court. Tragically, Baldwin's promising career was cut short when he passed away due to tetanus in 1864.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1853

The Flush Times of Alabama and Mississippi: A Series of Sketches. New York; D. Appleton and Co., 1853. Rpt. Baton Rouge, LA; Louisiana State University Press, 1987.

AL Book Collection

Baldwin, Joseph Glover, “The Flush Times of Alabama and Mississippi: A Series of Sketches by Joseph Glover Baldwin,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/7660.