Life Of Edward Livingston

By Charles Havens Hunt and George Bancroft

Book Overview

The Life of Edward Livingston is a biography written by Charles Havens Hunt, detailing the life and accomplishments of Edward Livingston, a prominent American lawyer, politician, and statesman who lived from 1764 to 1836. The book covers Livingston's early life in New York, his education at Princeton University, and his legal career in New York City. It also covers his political career, including his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as Secretary of State under President Andrew Jackson. The book provides insight into Livingston's contributions to American law, including his drafting of the Louisiana Civil Code, which was influential in shaping the legal system of the state of Louisiana and has had a lasting impact on legal education in the United States. The biography also explores Livingston's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with illness. Overall, The Life of Edward Livingston offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of an important figure in American history.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: 1163302236
• ISBN13: 9781163302231
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"