The Life And Public Services Of Honorable Henry Wilson

By Thomas Russell and Elias Nason

Book Overview

The Life And Public Services Of Honorable Henry Wilson is a comprehensive biography of the American politician and statesman Henry Wilson, written by Thomas Russell. The book covers Wilson's life from his humble beginnings as a shoemaker's apprentice in New Hampshire to his rise as a prominent figure in national politics during the mid-19th century.Wilson was a staunch abolitionist and played a key role in the Republican Party's efforts to end slavery in the United States. He served as a senator from Massachusetts and was also the 18th Vice President of the United States under President Ulysses S. Grant.Russell's biography delves into the details of Wilson's political career, including his work on important legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1875 and his efforts to improve the lives of working-class Americans. The book also explores Wilson's personal life, including his marriage and family relationships.Overall, The Life And Public Services Of Honorable Henry Wilson is a well-researched and informative biography that provides a fascinating look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important political figures.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: 116329876X
• ISBN13: 9781163298763
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"