The Life of Rufus Choate

By Samuel Gilman Brown

Book Overview

The Life of Rufus Choate is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent lawyers and orators in 19th century America. Written by Samuel Gilman Brown, the book traces the life of Rufus Choate from his humble beginnings in Massachusetts to his rise as a renowned lawyer and statesman. The biography delves into Choate's early years, including his education at Dartmouth College and his apprenticeship with a prominent lawyer in Salem, Massachusetts. It then follows his career as a lawyer and politician, including his tenure as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. The book also explores Choate's personal life, including his marriage to Caroline Kent, his struggles with depression, and his relationships with his colleagues and friends. Additionally, the biography examines Choate's legal philosophy and his contributions to the development of American law. Overall, The Life of Rufus Choate offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of one of America's most influential lawyers and orators. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American law and politics.1879. A memoir of the life of Mr. Choate, scholar, advocate, master of eloquence, statesman and patriot. Among his most brilliant speeches as senator were those on the Oregon boundary, the tariff, the fiscal bank bill, the Smithsonian institution, and the annexation of Texas, which he opposed. An in depth look at this scholarly and fascinating man 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: 1417915331
• ISBN13: 9781417915330
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.1"