Memoir Of Robert Wheaton: With Selections From His Writings (1854)

By Robert Wheaton

Book Overview

Memoir of Robert Wheaton: With Selections from His Writings (1854) is a book that tells the story of Robert Wheaton's life through his own writings and the recollections of others. Wheaton was a prominent lawyer, judge, and politician in Rhode Island during the mid-19th century. The book includes excerpts from Wheaton's letters, speeches, and legal opinions, as well as personal anecdotes from his friends and family. The memoir covers Wheaton's early life, his education at Brown University and Harvard Law School, and his career as a lawyer and judge. It also delves into his political activities, including his involvement in the Whig Party and his service as a U.S. Representative. Throughout the book, readers get a sense of Wheaton's personality and character, as well as his views on various issues of the day, such as slavery and states' rights.Overall, Memoir of Robert Wheaton: With Selections from His Writings (1854) provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in 19th-century America, and offers valuable insights into the political and social climate of the time.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: 1120642558
• ISBN13: 9781120642554
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"