Early Life And Public Career Of James G. Blaine: Patriot, Statesman, And Historian (1884)

By Walter Raleigh Houghton and Walter Raleigh Haughton

Book Overview

""Early Life and Public Career of James G. Blaine: Patriot, Statesman, and Historian"" is a historical biography written by Walter Raleigh Houghton and published in 1884. The book chronicles the life and achievements of James G. Blaine, an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison. The book begins with a detailed account of Blaine's early life, including his childhood in Pennsylvania and his education at Washington College in Maryland. It then follows his rise to political prominence, including his involvement in the Republican Party and his role in the 1876 presidential election. The book also covers Blaine's controversial role in the Mulligan letters scandal, which threatened to derail his political career.In addition to his political career, the book also explores Blaine's interest in history and his contributions as a historian. It delves into his writings on the American Civil War and his efforts to promote international peace and cooperation.Overall, ""Early Life and Public Career of James G. Blaine"" provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of America's most influential politicians and historians of the late 19th century.Including A Biography Of John A. Logan, And Embracing A History Of The Principles And Achievements Of The Republican Party.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: 1166068684
• ISBN13: 9781166068684
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 610 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"