Daniel Webster: Spokesman For The Union

By Clifford Smyth and Daniel) Smyth Webster

Book Overview

Daniel Webster: Spokesman For The Union is a biography of one of the most influential American politicians of the 19th century, written by Clifford Smyth. The book chronicles the life and career of Daniel Webster, from his humble beginnings in New Hampshire to his rise as a prominent lawyer, senator, and statesman.Smyth explores Webster's role as a defender of the Constitution and the Union during a time of great political turmoil in the United States. He delves into Webster's famous speeches, including his defense of the Union in the Senate and his arguments before the Supreme Court in landmark cases such as Dartmouth College v. Woodward and McCulloch v. Maryland.The book also covers Webster's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his struggles with alcoholism, and his complex political alliances. Smyth provides a nuanced portrait of Webster, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and a human being.Overall, Daniel Webster: Spokesman For The Union is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a towering figure in American history. It offers readers a deeper understanding of Webster's impact on the nation and his enduring legacy as a champion of the Union and the Constitution.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: 1163172332
• ISBN13: 9781163172339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"