Charles Sumner

By Moorfield Storey

Book Overview

""Charles Sumner"" by Moorfield Storey is a biography of one of the most prominent figures in American politics during the mid-19th century. Sumner was a senator from Massachusetts and a leading abolitionist who fought tirelessly for civil rights and against slavery. The book chronicles Sumner's life from his early years in Boston to his political career, including his famous speech denouncing slavery and his role in the Civil War. The author also delves into Sumner's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with mental health. Storey provides a comprehensive look at Sumner's legacy and impact on American history, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War era and the fight for civil rights in America.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: 1432545280
• ISBN13: 9781432545284
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"