De Quibus: Discourses And Essays

By William H. Taylor

Book Overview

De Quibus: Discourses and Essays is a collection of writings by William Henry Taylor, a prominent American lawyer and politician of the 19th century. The book contains a variety of essays and speeches on a wide range of topics, including law, politics, history, and literature. In his writings, Taylor reflects on the key issues of his time, such as the role of government, the abolition of slavery, and the Civil War. He also discusses the works of famous writers and philosophers, such as Shakespeare and Aristotle, and offers his own insights on their ideas. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different theme. For example, the section on law includes essays on legal history and the principles of justice, while the section on literature explores the nature of poetry and the role of the imagination. Overall, De Quibus: Discourses and Essays provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual world of a prominent 19th-century thinker. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American thought and culture.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: 1430472618
• ISBN13: 9781430472612
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"