57th Congress First Session (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo. 137 pages. Hardcover bound in black cloth. The binding is worn but sound and has heavy pest damage to the covers. The text block is sound, and the flyleaves and text are a little toned but is clean and unaffected by the pest damage. Complete with the portrait frontis (also unaffected) and the tissue guard. A sound copy but a reading copy with an unattractive binding.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book pays tribute to the life and service of Peter Johnston Otey, a representative from Virginia's Sixth Congressional District. Born in 1840, Otey hailed from a distinguished family of military and political figures, which shaped his own path. He was a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and served in the Fifty-first Virginia infantry, eventually rising to the rank of major in the Thirtieth Virginia Battalion. Otey's impressive military career continued through the Kanawha Valley campaign, the Battle of Fort Donelson, the Battle of Shiloh, and the Battle of Cedar Creek. After the war, Otey engaged in various business ventures, including insurance and banking, before entering politics. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1894, where he established himself as a dedicated public servant. He was known for his hard work, attention to detail, and willingness to assist his colleagues. His genial personality and commitment to Virginia made him a beloved figure both in his home state and in Washington, D.C. Otey's life serves as an example of bravery, perseverance, and public service. This book honors his legacy, highlighting his contributions to his community and his nation, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, biography, or the evolution of politics in the United States. 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.…