Book Description

This authoritative biography provides readers with a detailed look at the life and legacy of Daniel Webster, one of the most important American statesmen of the 19th century. From his humble beginnings as the son of a New Hampshire farmer to his rise as a leading figure in the Senate and the Whig Party, Webster's life was marked by achievement and controversy. The book explores his many accomplishments, including his work on the Constitution and the Supreme Court, as well as his personal life and struggles with debt and alcoholism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.