Salmon Portland Chase

By Albert Bushnell Hart

Book Overview

Salmon Portland Chase is a biography written by Albert Bushnell Hart that chronicles the life of one of America's most important political figures. Chase was a lawyer, abolitionist, and politician who served as the Governor of Ohio, a U.S. Senator, and the Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln. He was also the sixth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The book covers Chase's early life and education, his career as a lawyer and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, his political career and his role in the Civil War, and his tenure as Chief Justice. Hart provides a detailed account of Chase's personal life, including his marriages and family relationships, as well as his political beliefs and accomplishments. Through his meticulous research and engaging writing style, Hart paints a vivid portrait of Chase as a complex and influential figure in American history. The book also explores the broader political and social context of the time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the events and issues that shaped Chase's life and career. Overall, Salmon Portland Chase is a comprehensive and compelling biography that offers valuable insights into the life and legacy of one of America's most important statesmen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163799327
• ISBN13: 9781163799321
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"