Life Of Henry Winter Davis (1916)

By Bernard Christian Steiner

Book Overview

The Life of Henry Winter Davis is a biography of the American politician and abolitionist Henry Winter Davis, written by Bernard C. Steiner and published in 1916. The book chronicles Davis's life and political career, from his early years in Maryland to his time in Congress during the Civil War era. Davis was known for his passionate advocacy for the abolition of slavery and his strong support for the Union cause during the war. The book explores Davis's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Abraham Lincoln and Thaddeus Stevens. It also delves into Davis's personal life, including his marriage and his struggles with health issues. Overall, The Life of Henry Winter Davis offers a comprehensive portrait of a key figure in American history and sheds light on the political and social context of the Civil War era.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: 1163951846
• ISBN13: 9781163951842
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"