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""James Kirke Paulding, Versatile American"" is a comprehensive biographical and critical study of one of the most multifaceted figures in early American literature. Amos L. Herold provides an in-depth exploration of Paulding's life and legacy, situating him as a pivotal member of the ""Knickerbocker Group"" alongside contemporaries like Washington Irving. The work examines Paulding's prolific career as a novelist, poet, and political figure, including his influential tenure as the United States Secretary of the Navy. This study highlights his role in shaping a distinct American literary identity during the early 19th century, emphasizing his staunch nationalism and his spirited defense of American culture against foreign critique. By analyzing his contributions to ""Salmagundi"" and his various satirical and historical works, Herold illustrates the breadth of Paulding's intellectual influence. Accompanied by portraits and an exhaustive bibliography, this volume serves as an essential resource for scholars of American history and literature. It offers a detailed look at the social and intellectual life of New York during a formative era, making it a valuable addition to the study of the United States' literary heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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