George Frisbie Hoar

By Frederick H. Gillett and Frederick Huntington Gillett

Book Overview

The book ""George Frisbie Hoar"" by Frederick H. Gillett is a comprehensive biography of the life and career of George Frisbie Hoar, a prominent American lawyer, politician, and statesman. The book traces Hoar's life from his birth in 1826 in Massachusetts to his death in 1904. Throughout the book, Gillett explores Hoar's political career, including his time in the Massachusetts State Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and the United States Senate. The book also delves into Hoar's involvement in key political issues of his time, such as the abolition of slavery, civil rights, and women's suffrage. In addition to his political career, the book also explores Hoar's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with prominent figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Overall, ""George Frisbie Hoar"" provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most influential politicians and statesmen. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the individuals who helped shape it.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: 1432505521
• ISBN13: 9781432505523
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"