An Old-Fashioned Senator, Orville H. Platt Of Connecticut: The Story Of A Life Unselfishly Devoted To The Public Service

By Louis Arthur Coolidge

Book Overview

""An Old-Fashioned Senator, Orville H. Platt Of Connecticut: The Story Of A Life Unselfishly Devoted To The Public Service"" is a biographical work by Louis Arthur Coolidge. The book details the life and career of Orville H. Platt, a prominent politician and senator from Connecticut who served in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Platt was known for his dedication to public service and his commitment to conservative principles. The book chronicles his early years, his entry into politics, and his rise to power in the United States Senate. It also explores his role in shaping national policy on issues such as civil service reform, tariff legislation, and foreign relations. Through Platt's story, the book offers a glimpse into the political landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those who dedicated their lives to public service. Overall, ""An Old-Fashioned Senator"" is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable man and an era in American politics.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: 1432551469
• ISBN13: 9781432551469
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 712 Pages
• Weight: 2.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"