The Writings and Speeches of Daniel Webster; Volume VIII


Book Description

This definitive collection of Daniel Webster's speeches and writings is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of American politics. From his early days as a lawyer in New Hampshire to his towering role as a senator from Massachusetts, Webster played a key role in shaping the nation's political discourse and policy. With an introduction by historian Charles W. Upham, this book offers a rich and insightful portrait of one of America's most admired statesmen. 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.
















Daniel Webster


Book Description

In this monumental new biography, Robert V. Remini gives us a full life of Webster from his birth, early schooling, and rapid rise as a lawyer and politician in New Hampshire to his equally successful career in Massachusetts where he moved in 1816. Remini treats both the man and his time as they tangle in issues such as westward expansion, growth of democracy, market revolution, slavery and abolitionism, the National Bank, and tariff issues. Webster's famous speeches are fully discussed as are his relations with the other two of the "great triumvirate", Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun. Throughout, Remini pays close attention to Webster's personal life - perhaps more than Webster would have liked - his relationships with family and friends, and his murky financial dealings with men of wealth and influence.













American Speeches Vol. 1 (LOA #166)


Book Description

A historian and former presidential speechwriter presents an unprecedented two-volume collection of the greatest speeches in American history.