Description
This volume offers a detailed exploration of the life and career of Charles Sumner, a prominent American politician and statesman. It delves into his ancestry, early education, and formative years, providing insights into his college life and subsequent legal studies. The memoir is enriched with personal letters that reveal Sumner's thoughts and experiences, offering a comprehensive view of his contributions to American society and politics during the 19th century. The book serves as both a historical document and a personal narrative, capturing the essence of Sumner's influence and legacy.
Published 1969.
Binding of book is intact. Front and back covers are clean of foxing, with stains on the back cover. Slight tanning and some foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Some foxing on endpapers. Pages are clean of foxing and annotations, with some tanning around margins.
Condition: Well Read