The Life of Thomas Brackett Reed is a biography written by Samuel W. McCall. The book chronicles the life and political career of Thomas Brackett Reed, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1877 to 1899 and as Speaker of the House from 1889 to 1891 and again from 1895 to 1899. The biography explores Reed's upbringing in Maine, his education, and his early career as a lawyer. It also delves into his political beliefs and...