Memorial Of Charles Sumner: From The City Of Boston (1874)

By Boston City Council, Carl Schurz, George William Curtis

Book Overview

The book ""Memorial of Charles Sumner: From the City of Boston (1874)"" is a tribute to the life and achievements of Charles Sumner, a prominent American politician and abolitionist who served as a senator from Massachusetts during the mid-19th century. The book is compiled by the Committee of the City Council of Boston, who sought to honor Sumner's legacy following his death in 1874.The book contains a collection of speeches, letters, and other writings from various individuals who knew and worked with Sumner, including fellow politicians, activists, and friends. These pieces offer insights into Sumner's character, his political views, and his contributions to the abolitionist movement and the fight for civil rights.The book also includes a detailed biography of Sumner, highlighting his upbringing, education, and political career. It covers his early years as a lawyer and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, as well as his election to the Senate and his work on issues such as civil rights, education, and foreign policy.Overall, ""Memorial of Charles Sumner: From the City of Boston (1874)"" is a valuable historical document that provides a comprehensive look at one of the most important figures in American politics and social justice during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian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: 1120644291
• ISBN13: 9781120644299
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"