Thomas V. (Thomas Valentine) Cooper

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Thomas V. (Thomas Valentine) Cooper

1835–1909

Best known for compiling reference works that gathered facts, dates, and biographies in one place, this 19th-century American writer and editor helped make information easier to browse long before the internet. He also had a public career in Pennsylvania politics, bringing a practical, civic-minded tone to his work.

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American politics (non-partisan) from the beginning to date : embodying a history of all the political parties, with their views and records on all important questions. Great speeches on all great issues, and tabulated history and chronological events.

American politics (non-partisan) from the beginning to date : embodying a history of all the political parties, with their views and records on all important questions. Great speeches on all great issues, and tabulated history and chronological events.

by Thomas V. (Thomas Valentine) Cooper, Hector T. (Hector Tyndale) Fenton

About the author

Born on January 16, 1835, and dying on December 19, 1909, Thomas Valentine Cooper was an American editor, compiler, and public figure from Pennsylvania. He is remembered for creating handy reference books and biographical compilations designed to put a wide range of historical and practical information within easy reach of readers.

Alongside his publishing work, Cooper was active in public life. Reliable biographical sources describe him as a Pennsylvania politician who served in both the state House of Representatives and the state Senate, linking his literary and editorial career with a strong interest in government and civic affairs.

That mix of scholarship and public service helps explain the character of his books: clear, organized, and aimed at readers who wanted dependable facts. For audiobook listeners, he stands out as one of those industrious 19th-century compilers whose work preserved useful knowledge and made it accessible to a broad audience.