Mustang Gray, a romance by Jeremiah Clemens
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Book Title
Mustang Gray, a romance by Jeremiah Clemens
Author
Jeremiah Clemens
Lifespan
1814-1865
Author Biography
Jeremiah Clemens, born into a privileged family in Huntsville, Alabama, pursued a diverse and eventful career that encompassed law, politics, military service, and literature. After completing his education at the University of Alabama, he engaged in legal practice before venturing into politics, serving in the Alabama legislature and the United States Senate. Clemens's military service included participation in the Texas Revolution and the Mexican War, where he drew inspiration for his early novels. Despite his Unionist sympathies, he reluctantly supported secession during the Secession Convention. Following the Civil War, Clemens continued writing and advocating for the Union cause until his return to Huntsville, where he passed away.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Publication Date
1858
Original Publication
Mustang Gray, a romance. Philadelphia, PA; Lippincott, 1858.
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Citation
Clemens, Jeremiah, “Mustang Gray, a romance by Jeremiah Clemens,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/7926.