The Life of Rufus Choate

By Samuel Gilman Brown

Book Overview

The Life of Rufus Choate is a biography written by Samuel Gilman Brown, which details the life and career of Rufus Choate, an American lawyer and politician who lived in the 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive account of Choate's life, starting with his childhood in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and tracing his rise to prominence as one of the most respected lawyers and orators of his time.Throughout the book, Brown explores Choate's legal career, which spanned several decades and included numerous high-profile cases. He also delves into Choate's political career, which saw him serve as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.In addition to detailing Choate's professional accomplishments, the book also provides insight into his personal life. Brown examines Choate's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his struggles with depression and alcoholism.Overall, The Life of Rufus Choate is a fascinating and informative biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential lawyers and politicians.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: 1162642416
• ISBN13: 9781162642413
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 518 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"