A Memorial Of Daniel Webster, From The City Of Boston (1853)

By George Stillman Hillard, Boston City Council, Boston, et al.

Book Overview

""A Memorial of Daniel Webster, From the City of Boston"" is a book written by George Stillman Hillard in 1853. The book is a tribute to Daniel Webster, who was a prominent American statesman and orator. Webster was known for his powerful speeches and his role in shaping American politics during the early 19th century. He was also a senator from Massachusetts and served as Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore.The book contains various speeches, sermons, and tributes given by prominent figures in Boston after Webster's death in 1852. The speeches cover Webster's life, accomplishments, and legacy, and they highlight his contributions to American politics and society. The book also includes a biographical sketch of Webster's life, which provides readers with an overview of his early years, education, and political career.Overall, ""A Memorial of Daniel Webster, From the City of Boston"" is a comprehensive tribute to one of America's most influential statesmen. It provides readers with a glimpse into Webster's life and legacy, and it serves as a testament to his enduring impact on American politics and society.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: 1164539248
• ISBN13: 9781164539247
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"