Excerpt from Life of Daniel Webster
It would have been possible, perhaps, in the composition of the first volume, which narrates the life of the great statesman, to fol low his career more minutely, step by step, and year by year, if not day by day, at least from the time when his career became con useted with the history of his country but this sort of biography, so common when books were scarce, and when amusement rather than instruction was the object sought after by the reader, meets not the temper of an age, which, active and busy to excess, has no time to waste on needless particulars, but hastens over tiresome de tails to seize upon the great facts involving and demonstrating character.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the multifaceted character of Daniel Webster, one of the most influential American statesmen of the 19th century. The author traces Webster's journey from his humble beginnings as the son of a New Hampshire farmer to prominence as a lawyer, orator, and politician whose career spanned nearly half a century. The book delves into Webster's significant role in shaping the nation's legal framework, his involvement in major political debates, and his enduring legacy as a defender of the Constitution. Exploring his personal life, the author unveils Webster's deep family ties, religious devotion, and love for his New England roots. This insightful biography sheds light on Webster's complex personality and illuminates his profound impact on American history, offering a comprehensive understanding of a towering figure in U.S. politics and law. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331073802_0
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