Biographical Memoir of Albert Gallatin

By: Albert Gallatin

Book Overview

The Biographical Memoir of Albert Gallatin is a book written by Albert Gallatin himself, detailing his life story and accomplishments. Gallatin was a Swiss-American politician, diplomat, and scholar who played a key role in shaping the United States' economic policy during the early 19th century. In this book, Gallatin recounts his early life in Switzerland, his education, and his eventual move to the United States. He describes his political career, including his time as Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and his diplomatic work in Europe. The book also delves into Gallatin's scholarly pursuits, particularly his interest in linguistics and his contributions to the study of Native American languages. Overall, the Biographical Memoir of Albert Gallatin provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of America's most influential early statesmen, as told by the man himself.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: 1428619402
• ISBN13: 9781428619401
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"